We liked it.  It's a good book for upper elementary and a quick read for intermediate students.

   Although it takes place in a middle school, the appeal would be more to the upper elementary/intermediate ages.  We like that they act like it's a real investigation, like real detectives.   It's great to find a quick easy read that we could all discuss and share together.

    The adults liked that the new forensic science teacher's last name is Hodges just like a character from the original television series CSI.  If you watch any of the detective television shows out there, you can see similarities in the mystery/clue cycle.

    Teachers: this would make a great read aloud to integrate language arts and science.

    We think we will read more of the books in the series. And, thank you for encouraging us to read together.

  - The Albright Family