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Mystery at Lake Placid

Roy MacGregor
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Mystery at Lake Placid

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1999

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Roy MacGregor

Mystery at Lake Placid

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1999
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Lake Placid • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

1999

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

7-12 years

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In Mystery at Lake Placid by Roy MacGregor, the Screech Owls, a Canadian preteen hockey team, travel to Lake Placid for an international tournament, only to find themselves targeted by sabotage attempts that threaten their performance. Twelve-year-old Travis and his teammates must uncover who is behind the attacks while navigating the dynamics of team sports, friendship, and competition.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Adventurous

Exciting

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.3

300 ratings

79%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

<Mystery at Lake Placid> by Roy MacGregor captivates readers with its engaging plot and well-developed characters. The setting is richly described, adding a vivid backdrop for the unfolding mystery. However, some find the pacing uneven, with slower segments that may lose younger readers’ interest. Overall, it is a compelling and enjoyable read for middle-grade audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Mystery at Lake Placid?

Mystery at Lake Placid by Roy MacGregor will captivate young readers aged 9-12 who love adventurous mysteries. This book is perfect for fans of series like The Boxcar Children and Encyclopedia Brown, featuring resourceful kids solving intriguing puzzles in a scenic, snowy setting. It's an ideal blend of suspense and friendship.

4.3

300 ratings

79%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Lake Placid • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

1999

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

7-12 years

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