Dink, Josh, and Ruth Roe visit Dink’s uncle in New York City. Dink’s uncle is he owner of a museum. He receives a stunning new treasure to add to his collection – a gold statue of a jaguar cradling an emerald between its front paws. It is discovered that the emerald is a fake, and Dink’s uncle is one of the suspects. It is up to Dink, Josh, and Ruth Roe to discover the real thief. Will it be Dink’s uncle or someone else? Read The Jaguar’s Jewel to find out!
The Jaguar’s Jewel is a great beginning chapter book for children. This book is in the A to Z Mysteries series. I like this series, because you do not have to read the books in order. Each book provides a new and exciting mystery. The three main characters, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose, are introduced in the first book, however they are reintroduced in each book. I found this book an exciting mystery book, and I am sure many children will too! The book keeps you guessing until the very end. The story flows well, and it is a pretty fast read. Children will want to keep reading to find out the solution to the mystery. I like that this book uses many good describing words. This helps the reader paint a picture in their head. I also enjoyed the simple pictures throughout the book, because they went well with the story. There weren’t too many pictures, but just enough to catch a glimpse of the story through the author’s eyes. Children enjoy having pictures throughout books to have a visual interpretation of the story. I also liked that the author included a lot of information and facts throughout the book. For example, he gave some facts about the Incas and New York City. This is great, because kids will possibly learn some new information from reading. One part of the book that I did not like was the fact that the three young children travel to New York City on a train by themselves. New York City can be a dangerous city, especially for three children. Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It teaches children teamwork and hard work. Together, the three children were able to solve the mystery of the missing emerald. I would recommend The Jaguar’s Jewel for any young reader who enjoys mysteries!
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