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The Bell Bandit
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Book Brief
192
Novel • Fiction
New Hampshire • Contemporary
2012
Middle grade
8-12 years
730L
Super Short Summary
The Bell Bandit by Jacqueline Davies follows siblings Evan and Jessie Treski on a New Year's visit to their grandmother's house, where they discover the town's bell is missing. While solving the mystery, they navigate their grandmother's memory loss, shifting traditions, and community bonds that foster belonging. The novel discusses dementia.
Adventurous
Emotional
Suspenseful
Heartwarming
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Bell Bandit by Jacqueline Davies is praised for its engaging storyline, well-developed characters, and themes of family, friendship, and healing. Critics appreciate the book's ability to address serious topics with a light touch. Some note a slower pace in parts of the narrative. Suitable for middle-grade readers.
Who Should Read The Bell Bandit?
A reader who would enjoy The Bell Bandit by Jacqueline Davies is likely a middle-grade student aged 8-12, who appreciates heartwarming, family-focused stories with a hint of mystery. Fans of the Ramona series by Beverly Cleary or Clementine by Sara Pennypacker would find similar enjoyment in the emotional depth and engaging plot of this book.
3,390 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
192
Novel • Fiction
New Hampshire • Contemporary
2012
Middle grade
8-12 years
730L
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