Books with title the mystery of the missing necklace

“Along with a great mystery, the plot line was laced with intrigue and action. I adored the characters and the author did a wonderful job managing a multi-character plot line.” ~ Author A.E.Albert.An Indian palace full of secret compartments.A centuries-old Treasure Hunt game.And a family gathering of one hundred and fifty.Twelve- year- old Sandy, who has always lived in the U.S., is visiting Amrita Mahal, the family palace. She joins the other children of the erstwhile royal family in the Hunt for the Horseman, a game like none other because it involves looking for an ivory toy- the Horseman- in secret compartments and hidey-holes.Dangerous criminals are out to grab the palace. This could be the last chance the children may have to find the elusive horseman. Meantime, as the court hearing nears, the thugs start dangerous games.When it looks like everything is lost, the Horseman saves the palace…Read for a rollercoaster ride of fun, thrill, adventure, mystery, and more.Kindly Note: The Mystery of the Missing Horseman was previously published under the title Hunt for the Horseman.

Sara loves her grandmother's bakery. It's a special place-not only because of its delicious Japanese buns and pastries. She enjoys spending time with her obaachan, her grandmother. But things aren't going well for the bakery. When the bakery's lucky cat statue goes missing, Sara wonders if the bakery's luck is gone for good. But then a mysterious cat appears in the backyard one night and inspires a plan. With the help of her friend, Jake, Sara just might find the statue and restore the bakery's lost luck.

As a cancer patient, attending school and learning to read was challenging for Ziggy. However, his strong determination pushed him to succeed.Ziggy was excited to be among his peers daily and looked forward to the social interaction. School gave Ziggy more knowledge and confidence in putting words that he could verbalize onto paper. Words became sentences, sentences became paragraphs, and paragraphs became stories. Ziggy would dramatically act out his stories as he and his sister Zai would play together. Often, Zai would follow Ziggy’s lead as he would give her the details of the story word for word, instructing her on what he needed her to say. He would also draw pictures to help her understand.He was the writer, director, and lead in every story he wrote!This story highlights Ziggy’s strength, a gift for entertainment, and was published as encouragement for other children and adults who are on a cancer journey. In spite of his health condition, Ziggy never lost focus on the things he wanted to do during his lifetime."The Mystery of the Missing Ring" is a continuation of Ziggy and Zai’s beautiful sibling bond that we, his family, hope will be shared with others and thereby allowing Ziggy to live on in the hearts and minds of others for eternity.

One of the most popular Baker Street kids is Jack Bastable, a gentle giant who is mentally retarded. He's a friendly, harmless boy with a sweet spirit and unusual athletic talent. Or is he? When his little sister disappears, the suspicion turns toward Jack. He's hurt and confused, but the evidence convinces even some of his friends on Baker Street. He feels he has nowhere to turn, no one to talk to. Even Dallas and Jimmy are surprised and confused by how guilty Jack appears, but they will not turn against him until they are convinced.

Meet Gabriella the middle school worrywart. She’s afraid of everything! God gives her the opportunity to become courageous when she receives a special gift from her grandmother, a glimpse into the past. Grandma allows Gabriella and her cousin Catherine to search through an old trunk in the attic. They discover antique items that belonged to their ancestors. One in particular catches Gabriella’s eye. It’s a necklace. While the family travels through Italy, Gabriella and Catherine search for the meaning of the necklace. What will they uncover about its importance?