My Thoughts - The Body on the Beach: A Kat Dylan Mystery Written by Chris Wieland

 

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The Body on the Beach: A Kat Dylan Mystery

Written by Chris Wieland

Illustrated by Leanne Franson

Ages 9+ | 360 Pages

Publisher: The Smart Aleck Press (2023) | ISBN-13: 9798985701326







Publisher’s Book Summary: In this sequel to 2022’s The Crabtree Monsters, thirteen-year-old girl detective Kat Dylan and her little brother, Alec, are back!

Even after cracking the case of the century, Kat and Alec are still stuck in Crabtree, Michigan, and suffering through a long, cold Midwest winter. When Gabby, a middle school “mean girl,” approaches her with a problem, Kat can’t imagine it’s worth her time—or that there’s a chance Gabby’s problems will lead to the next big mystery. But when Gabby becomes the focus of the local police, especially Kat’s Grandpa Nick, her interest is piqued. Before Kat can get to the bottom of things, she finds Gabby lying dead on Crabtree’s frozen beach.

Suddenly, Kat is awash in questions. Who killed Gabby? Could Kat have saved her if she’d paid closer attention to the mean girl’s troubles? From there, Kat, with Alec in tow, sets out to find answers and bring the murderer to justice. Along the way, she learns that Gabby’s case is tied to another investigation: the kidnapping of a rich kid from Chicago whose family is intertwined with the people who own most of Crabtree.

As she and Alec dig, they find themselves at odds with kidnappers and killers, private eyes and cops, and more than a few kids and adults who would just like them to go away.
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About the Author







Chris Wieland is an award-winning writer and filmmaker. He is also the father of two fierce children, including a tough, smart tween who helped him find the voice of his protagonist, Kat Dylan. He lives in Southern California with his family.

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My Thoughts

Thirteen-year-old girl detective Kat Dylan and her little brother, Alec, are back! The Body on the Beach is book two in the Kat Dylan Mystery series that is written by Chris Wieland. This is a fun middle grade mystery that my 12 year old and I read together. Kat and Alex are settling in for a long winter in Crabtree. They are approached by a mean girl, Gabby who has a problem. Kat hopes that it will lead her to the next big mystery. 

Then there is a body discovered. Kat and Alec are on the case. Who would want to hurt Gabby? Suddenly they find out what they thought was boring town of Crabtree suddenly is so full of secrets. Kat is hysterical with her wit and humor. My son and I really enjoyed this book. 

Thank you to the author, publisher and Children's Book Review for allowing me to read a copy of this book - all thoughts are my own. 



The Body on the Beach Virtual Book Tour Dates
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Friday, October 27, 2023
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Monday, October 30, 2023
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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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Friday, November 3, 2023
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Monday, November 6, 2023
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