“The Midnight Tunnel: A Suzanna Snow Mystery”
By Angie Frazier
For Ages 5 – 10
Think Nancy Drew set in 1905 in Loch Harbor, New Brunswick. From a dark and stormy night to a Sherlock Holmes-style detective, this fast-paced mystery is perfect for young girls. Rated 3.75 (mystery, danger, history)
Suzanna is a young girl who has been trained by her parents, the managers of a luxury resort, to be well-mannered and proper. Of course, Suzanna would rather be a detective, like her uncle Bruce Snow. He is the Sherlock Holmes of Boston. One dark and stormy evening the daughter of a wealthy guest goes missing and Suzanna thinks she may have seen it happen. Though no one believes her, Suzanna sets out to find the truth. She is very excited when her uncle is called, but quickly finds disappointment upon meeting him and his assistant for the first time. They are very sexist. Nevertheless Suzanna sets out to follow the clues and make sure justice is served.
Although the story begins slowly the place and time are superbly set. Children will be surprised to see the amount of work kids as young as 11-years-old had to do at the turn of the century. When the mystery begins it is fast-paced and intriguing with twists and turns enough to keep readers guessing. Young female mystery buffs will eagerly await Suzanna’s next big mystery.
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