Patricia Reilly Giff

There is a sneaky thief on the loose at Camp Wild in the Woods, and junior detective Dawn Bosco is on the case! Dawn and her friend Jill Simon are thrilled to be away at summer camp for the very first time. They are looking forward to days filled with horseback riding, swimming in the lake, and eating toasted marshmallows around the campfire. But the fun quickly turns sour when the girls from the rival Coolidge School arrive, acting unfriendly and suspicious. The tension peaks when Dawn discovers that her special mirror and a precious pin given to her by her grandmother have been stolen. If she does not recover them soon, her entire summer will be completely ruined. Armed with her sharp wits and keen eye for clues, Dawn sets out to unmask the culprit before camp comes to an end. Pack your bags for a thrilling wilderness adventure full of secrets, suspects, and classic summer camp drama. Follow along as Dawn navigates tricky friendships and works to solve the ultimate cool itch mystery!

A beautiful blue ring has suddenly vanished from the classroom, and everyone is pointing fingers at the wrong person. When Emily Arrow realizes her prized possession is missing, a nasty rumor quickly spreads that Dawn Bosco is the thief. Just because Dawn borrowed a toy unicorn a few weeks ago, her classmates are convinced she took the jewelry. Dawn is completely innocent, and she is not about to let anyone ruin her reputation without a fight. Armed with the ultimate detective kit from her grandmother, complete with a polka-dot hat and glasses with furry eyebrows, Dawn sets out to uncover the truth. She must follow the clues, interrogate her classmates, and keep her eyes peeled for suspicious behavior. Can this clever young sleuth track down the real crook before the whole school turns against her? You will love following along with this fast-paced mystery as Dawn races against the clock to clear her name, catch the true culprit, and save the day.