![]() But the mystery is only one of Rex’s many roadblocks. A ghost narwhal’s visit gives Rex his next opportunity in the form of the clue “bad water.” Rex enlists Darvish-his Pakistani American human best friend-and Drumstick-his “faithful (dead) chicken”-to help crack the case. ![]() In this sequel to The Incredibly Dead Pets of Rex Dexter (2020), sixth grader Rex is determined to once again use his ability to communicate with dead animals for the greater good. The author slowly reveals various clues for readers to follow, such as the fact that Millie’s brother is also missing a hidden note offers further hints, such as the phrase “Go to tunnels.” Nelly is shown to conquer fearful obstacles while helping Tim solve his case, for example, being imprisoned in a high tower, being threatened with a knife, and almost being poisoned by deadly smoke.Ī worthy whodunit that will keep readers guessing.Īn animal ghost seeks closure after enduring aquatic atrocities. ![]() Deep, hidden tunnels and dark, stormy nights will engage readers as Xavier’s cleverly written mystery proceeds. Millie is part of the Hastings family, an old, established name in New Orleans gold is rumored to be in her family’s mansion, and finding it becomes integral to the mystery. James MacLaren’s wife, Millie, who’s gone missing Madame Bellio, a self-proclaimed Voodoo priestess, may somehow be involved. There, Nelly asks people questions on Tim’s behalf while carrying him in her pocket. Nelly convinces the pilot, Charlie, to fly her (and, secretly, Tim) to New Orleans. As she’s preparing to get on a plane to Puerto Rico for Christmas break, she meets Tim, a 6-inch private detective who travels in a suitcase he must get to New Orleans and solve his new case, he says. The girl stays with a “doddering great aunt” in Chicago while her parents are away. It’s 1937, and 12-year-old Nelly’s mother, Davey Morgan, is an aviator her father, George Melcham, is a ship’s captain for a New York shipping company. In Xavier’s middle-grade novel, a seventh grader and a tiny sleuth gather clues to solve a mysterious missing person case.
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