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SOLVE YOUR OWN MYSTERY: THE TIME THIEF is an engaging choose-your-own-adventure that invites middle grade readers to become the detective. The book is written for the reader to try to solve the crime of who has stolen the Time Sponge that allows the bearer to control time. As you work your way through the book, you'll find two choices at key crossroads and get to decide which path to take and chapter to read!

What I loved: The book is written in the second person, really thrusting the reader into the action and the position of detective. With the choices, readers can feel like they are the one driving the story and solving the case. The chapters read well with just the right touch of information and sometimes repeated choices for an easy do-over.

The book also includes illustrations that add to the fun of the story and is great for readers who are not yet ready for sea-of-text books. The images themselves are detailed with expressive characters and fun personalities that come across on each. They really add to the story and the fun of the read.

The case is solid, and it's an interesting one too! I love the premise and all the animals and creatures who appear along the way. This ends up being an imaginative read that readers will enjoy!

Final verdict: SOLVE YOUR OWN MYSTERY: THE TIME THIEF is an engaging choose-your-own-adventure mystery that puts middle grade readers in the detective seat! This is great for children who enjoy illustrated books and figuring out whodunnit!