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Herculeah Jones finds herself in the middle of another mystery when her best friend Meat barely escapes a hitman's bullet. Someone must have mistaken Meat for someone else. But who? Herculeah is determined to solve the mystery, before the assassin comes after her!
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Death's Door by Betsy Byars is a suspenseful chapter book featuring the intrepid young detective Herculeah Jones. When Herculeah's best friend, Meat, narrowly avoids a hitman's bullet, Herculeah is thrust into a dangerous investigation to uncover who was truly targeted and why. The book handles themes of peril and bravery as Herculeah races against time to solve the mystery before the assassin can strike again. This is an engaging read for children who enjoy fast-paced detective stories and courageous protagonists. It is part of a series, making it a good choice for readers looking for more adventures with Herculeah Jones. While the provided age range is 4-11, the themes of hitmen and murder are more appropriate for the upper end of this range, typically 7-11, as an independent or transitional read. Parents should be aware of the suspenseful, crime-related plot.
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