Cam Jansen and the ghostly mystery

David A. Adler

Book - 1996

Cam uses her photographic memory to catch a thief disguised as a ghost.

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Published
New York : Viking c1996.
Language
English
Main Author
David A. Adler (-)
Other Authors
Susanna Natti (illustrator)
Physical Description
58 p. : ill. ; 22 cm
ISBN
9781435271616
9780670868728
9780439133869
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Review by Booklist Review

Gr. 2^-4. Cam Jansen, the girl with the photographic memory, returns in her sixteenth mystery. Here, she and her pal Eric are waiting in line to buy tickets for a rock concert. The ticket booth gets robbed by someone dressed as a ghost, but it doesn't take Cam long to figure out the connection between the ghostly robber and the distraction of a man who has a "heart attack" in line. A very quick read, this should give new readers a push into beginning chapter books and offer reluctant readers a mystery that isn't babyish. --Ilene Cooper

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Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 2-4-This mystery carries on the tradition of the others in this popular series for early chapter- book readers. While in line for "Triceratops Pops" concert tickets, Cam witnesses a robbery but cannot identify the disguised thief. Of course, she uses her intelligence, along with her photographic memory, to solve the case and catch the crooks. Adler delivers another satisfying story that moves quickly enough for young or reluctant readers. Frequent pen-and-ink drawings capture the action and the characters' personalities. Sure to be in high demand wherever Cam Jansen stories are read.-Sharon R. Pearce, San Antonio Public Library, TX (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Review by Horn Book Review

Super sleuth Cam Jansen and sidekick Eric head to the city with Mrs. Jansen for a visit to the art museum. With the help of a Matisse painting and her photographic memory, Cam links an escaped snake with the theft of her mother's video camera. As always, Cam's fans will enjoy her latest case. From HORN BOOK 1997, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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