Aix Marks the Spot

Learn About Symbols Hidden in Art— Explore France — Catch a Mysterious Art ThiefAgatha Harrington and her cousins Maxine, Simon, and little Janey are at it again. Their fun family vacation in the sunny French city of Aix-en-Provence quickly turns into a quest to uncover the identity of a mysterious art thief.As VIP guests of their friends Alec and Beth, they can't wait to see the exhibition of Paul Cézanne's most famous works. But, when disaster strikes on opening night, the crew is forced to take action. The cryptic message left behind at the scene leads them through the historical city and puts them on the trail of the mysterious thief.Knowing that he will stop at nothing to get what he wants, can the group track him down before the precious paintings are lost forever?Or will Aix mark the spot of his next victory?Each installment of The European Adventures delivers an exciting mystery and is chock-full of history without making you feel like you're in school.Never shying from a challenge or a chance to help, our amateur detectives explore a country's culture, history, food, and language.They model integrity, character, and friendship as they chase down clues to catch the culprit.The European Adventures series is not just a thrilling read but also a valuable educational resource for public and homeschool programs. It serves as a supplemental reader, reinforcing concepts, engaging students, and supporting their learning process.If you enjoy reading Nancy Drew, The Boxcar Children, A to Z Mysteries, the National Park Mystery Series, and Timmi Tobbson, you'll love The European Adventures!Shelve under:mystery books for kids 9-12mystery books for kids 8-10adventure books for boysadventure books for girlschapter books for kids age 9-12chapter books for kids age 8-10books for intermediate readersbooks for reluctant readerssolve riddles, solve puzzles, solve mysteriescrack the case like a sleuthEspecially for fans of:Nancy Drew MysteriesGravity FallsGet a ClueA to Z MysteriesBoxcar ChildrenEncyclopedia BrownHardy BoysBallpark MysteriesThe Magic TreehouseThe Babysitters ClubI survivedSecret Agent 6th GraderThe Famous Five