Swindled! The 1906 Journal of Fitz Morgan

Swindled! introduces young readers to Fitz Morgan, a budding detective who finds himself embroiled in a mystery aboard a luxurious Continental Express train in 1906. This book skillfully blends historical fiction with forensic science, teaching children about actual crime-solving methods from the era without resorting to violence. It's the first in a series, offering a captivating and educational entry point into the world of historical mysteries for middle grade readers, roughly ages 8-11, though younger listeners might enjoy it as a read-aloud.

Breathtakingly suspenseful but never violent, this title kicks off a new forensic fiction series for middle grade readers. Young Fitz Morgan unravels a mystery aboard one of the new Continental Express trains in 1906. Readers learn about the real historical setting and actual crime-solving methods from the era. Illustrations.