Title: The Mystery of the Sand Castle Author First Name: Elspeth Campbell Author Last Name: Murphy Co-Author First Name:   Co-Author Last Name:   Series: Three Cousins Detective Club Series #: 20 Publisher: Bethany House Publishers ISBN: 1556618581 Genre: None Sub Genre: None Target Gender: Both Target Age: 13 and under Issue: Death: None Issue: Lifestyle: None Issue: Physical: None Issue: Relationships: Friendships Issue: Religion: Christianity Issue: Self Image: None Issue: Spiritual: Love for others Summary: This time the kids have a disappointment. There's a mystery, but they can't seem solve it. They've tried, but haven't gotten any clues at all. Someone's jewelry has been stolen, a very special locket, of great sentimental value, as well as financial value. And to top it off their day at the beach is being interrupted by a member of the town council who treats them much younger than they are. It drives them crazy when he decides to "help" them build their sandcastle. However, he accidentally gives the kids the clue they were looking for and soon the kids are on the trail of the thief! Extra Notes: The proverb of this story is Ecclesiastes 3:1, 3b, likely verse 6 as well. This book is unique in it's size. It's a chapter book that's only 63 pages long with only a few pages in each chapter. It could be particularly useful for beginning readers. It is part of the Three Cousins Detective Club series. Each book in the series is focused on a fruit of the Spirit or a Proverb. The book is illustrated by Joe Nordstrom. Reviewer: J:-)mi Recommendation Scale: 4