A review by bethfishreads
Hide and Geek by T.P. Jagger

3.5

 First in a fun middle grade mystery-adventure series featuring four smart kids who are given a chance to solve a puzzle that will save their small New Hampshire town. 

 

Things I liked: The children acted their age and had reasonable interactions with their parents and among themselves. They are offered a bit more independence and freedom than youngsters who live in more urban areas thanks to their small-town environment. Besides the fun of seeing them figure out the clues, we see the kids at home and involved with their school activities. Each child has a different home situation and each has their own personality.

The clues seemed to be just the right level of tricky for young readers (and even adults!), though some were easier to guess than others. The balance of the children's everyday life with the action of the mystery was well done.

 

The book includes some graphics to indicate newspaper articles, typewritten messages, and texts, which will help keep young readers engaged. 

 

I'm looking forward to the next book in the series. 

 

Thanks to the publisher for the review copy.