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The Sherlock Society (Sherlock Society series)

James Ponti, map by Yaoyao Ma Van As

During a summer vacation in Miami, four friends form a detective agency and investigate reports that Al Capone left treasure buried nearby. Their search takes a different turn when they uncover a toxic-waste dump. The discovery raises the prospect of an environmental disaster, turning their mystery into a problem with wider consequences. A map accompanies this story of friends investigating clues, local rumors, hidden history, and an environmental threat.

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Themes
Environment · Friendship · History · Mystery And Discovery
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Aladdin
Published
September 3, 2024
ISBN-13
9781665971812
Language
English
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