For the past three years trouble keeps finding Toby Montrose. Ever since his parents' death, he has been foisted onto his relatives. His Uncle Gabriel, a detective who lives on Detectives' Row, is the last relative, the last resort. To earn much needed money, Toby secretly enters famous Hugh Abernathy's crime solving contest (who is Uncle Gabriel's nemesis). Can Toby and his new friend, Ivy, solve the murder case to earn the title "The World's Greatest Detective" (and ten thousand dollars!)?
I loved this mystery. The characters are well-developed, the plot is enticing and the ending is satisfying. It was a "breath of fresh air" to read a well-written novel for the sake of just a good story, no hidden agenda or subtle indoctrination.
*Highly recommend for fourth graders and older. (topic -murder, I think there was one swear word.)
-Borrowed from the library.
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