The Agathas
(Book)

Alice Ogilvie's disappearance last summer is the biggest scandal at Castle Cove High School--until her ex-boyfriend is accused of murdering his new girlfriend, and Alice must pair up with her tutor Iris Adams to clear his name by relying on the wisdom of Agatha Christie.

Last summer, Alice Ogilvies basketball-star boyfriend Steve dumped her. Then she disappeared for five days. She's not talking, so where she went and what happened to her is the biggest mystery in Castle Cove. Or it was, at least. But now, another one of Steves girlfriends has vanished: Brooke Donovan, Alices exbest friend. And it doesnt look like Brooke will be coming back. . . Enter Iris Adams, Alices tutor. Iris has her own reasons for wanting to disappear, though unlike Alice, she doesnt have the money or the means. That could be changed by the hefty reward Brookes grandmother is offering to anyone who can share information about her granddaughters whereabouts. The police are convinced Steve is the culprit, but Alice isnt so sure, and with Iris on her side, she just might be able to prove her theory. In order to get the reward and prove Steves innocence, they need to figure out who killed Brooke Donovan. And luckily Alice has exactly what they needthe complete works of Agatha Christie. If theres anyone that can teach the girls how to solve a mystery its the master herself. But the town of Castle Cove holds many secrets, and Alice and Iris have no idea how much danger they're about to walk into.

Ages 14+.,Delacorte Press.

HL660L,Lexile