Creature of the Mists

When Ralphy enters all their names on the science contest, the accidental detectives are elated. A week hunting for the mythological Ogopogo in British Columbia is the perfect thing to break up summer vacation. But they've hardly left before things start going wrong. First, Joel sneaks on board. Then they find dynamite in the motor home they are traveling in. Things only get worse when they arrive. Ricky's going to have to think overtime to put all the pieces together in time to spare his friends' lives.This has been my favorite in the series from the very first time I read it. All the clues are right there in the open, but you never know what they are and what they mean until Ricky tells you. And since he's often confused, that makes things even more interesting. When first published, one aspect of the story was never fully explained, but that's been fixed for the republishing, and it's nice to finally have that answered. The friends are at their teasing best, and there are several laugh-out-loud moments in the story. There are even a couple interesting discussions on science and the Bible thrown in for good measure.I recommend this series to anyone who likes a good mystery story. It's equally fun for kids and adults. This book stands above the rest for its wonderful plotting and strong story.

Even though I'm fourteen and this book is geared toward a 9-12 audience, I love it. One of the great things is that it sounds like it could happen to anyone. Ricky etc. aren't any different from other kids their ages. They are very believable. Not to mention, the plot and the mystery are very strong, and keep the pages turning. This is also one of the funniest books I have ever read!