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ISBN 9781609589509 (epub)
Dear Reader,
Do you like to crack cases? Uncover clues?
Identify suspects? Look inside! You’ll find
a collection of mini mysteries waiting for
a super sleuth like you.
Read the story, and then try to figure out the
whodunit along with Marie and her pals. But
beware of red herrings—those false leads
that can send you in the wrong direction.
Once you think you’ve found a solution, check
your answer by following the link at the end of
each mini mystery.
Happy sleuthing!
Your friends at American Girl
Contents
The Governor
Is Calling
Someone’s making prank calls—and Marie knows who!
What should she do now?
“May I speak with Marie Cantu?” the voice on the
phone asked.
“This is Marie,” answered Marie.
“Please hold for the governor.”
Marie looked at the phone. Why would the
governor be calling her? Marie waited for the governor to
speak. She did help out at the animal shelter every weekend.
And then there were her honors in English. Had she saved any-
one’s life lately?
She thought about these things as she waited . . . and
waited