Case Closed: Stolen from the Studio - by Lauren Magaziner (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

The hilarious and high-stakes Case Closed middle grade series gets a touch of Hollywood glamor! Pick-your-own-path and puzzle-packed mystery collide in this star-studded sequel in which the reader must help Carlos and his friends solve the disappearance of a famous teen actress.

In this wildly entertaining and interactive adventure, YOU pick which suspects to interview, which questions to ask, and which clues to follow. You pick the path--you crack the case!

Carlos Serrano needs your help--again! His mother has received an urgent assignment to find the missing star of a wildly popular TV show, but she won't let Carlos investigate!

With his genius friend, Eliza, and her little brother, Frank, along for the case, Carlos is excited to examine the studio for clues and interrogate suspects on the set of Teen Witch, but he has to keep his detective work hidden from his mother's laser-sharp gaze. And just like before, he can't do it without you!

Can you help Carlos and his friends solve the puzzles and stay out of trouble long enough to save Layla Jay? Or will it be case closed?

Middle grade readers will enjoy all four books in this favorite series: Mystery in the Mansion (#1), Stolen from the Studio (#2), Haunting at the Hotel (#3), and Danger on the Dig (#4)!

Review Quotes

PRAISE FOR BOOK 1 IN THE CASE CLOSED SERIES: "The 'choose your own adventure' format adds a fun twist, offering readers different options, like whom to interview, what to examine, and which clues to follow. An entertaining romp that will appeal to fans of humorous mysteries." - School Library Journal

" ...hilarious, light-hearted debut would be a great read-aloud for middle grade classrooms." - Library Media Connection

PRAISE FOR LAUREN MAGAZINER: "Humorous and engaging." - ALA Booklist

★ "...readers will banish themselves from the ordinary world to finish this book in a flash." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

" ...Lauren Magaziner fashions a rich and compelling alternative reality." - Chicago Tribune

"The kids' slowly forming friendship has real grace and authenticity...Eva Ibbotson fans will appreciate the quirky humor." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"The characters are real kids dealing with real worries. Carlos is so concerned about money that he takes on the near-impossible task of solving a case for his mother, but it's this concern that makes him endearing. The various options mean the story takes on a new flavor with every reading. The puzzles are based in learning, so readers work to solve each clue before moving on to the next. Magaziner blends the fun of interactive stories with a suspenseful mystery and delightful characters." - Booklist