Murder in Mexico (The Spy Who Wasn't There) - Softcover

Cora Taylor is one of Canada's best-known children's authors, having published more than a dozen juvenile novels, including Adventure in Istanbul, the first book in this "The Spy Who Wasn't There" series, the Ghost Voyages trilogy and The Deadly Dance for Coteau. Other recent titles include On Wings of Evil and On Wings of a Dragon and several Our Canadian Girl titles.

Grade 4–7—In this second book in the series, Jennifer and her sister, their grandmother, and a neighbor are visiting ancient ruins in the Yucatan peninsula when Jennifer spots a CIA agent who appears to be following a mysterious man. Then a woman is found murdered in a theme park the 14-year-old and her group are visiting. Aided by the teen's ability to cast an invisibility spell on herself, the four help solve the crime. This fast-moving book will keep readers interested. While there are no pictures of the ruins except on the front cover, the story includes facts about them, which will help readers to understand these ancient artifacts and may inspire them to learn more. While it is not necessary to have read the first installment in order to enjoy this one, its events are mentioned and knowledge of them might make this story more interesting. Reluctant readers will love this book and others will be attracted to it as well.—Elizabeth H. Willoughby, Red Bank Middle School, NJ
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