someone is stealing from the local amusement park. Emma and Justin’s father has been blamed, but they know he didn’t do it. To solve the case, the two young detectives have to hide in the funhouse, take a wild ride on the roller coaster, and fight off a burning swan.

Interest level: Grades 4-7  Reading level: Grade 2.5  (Lexile 360L)

HIP JR novels feature preteen characters in exciting, real-life situations.  Geared toward struggling readers in Grades 4-8, reading at Grade 2-3 level.