The case of the ruby slippers

White House siblings Cammie and Tess (their mother is president) return to solve another case in the latest installment of the First Kids Mystery series, and this time it involves Judy Garland's ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz. The kids' aunt Jen, who lives at the White House, is being thrown a birthday party, and the Oz theme is the reason for the ruby slippers to be at the party. Or is it? Then, to everyone's horror, the real slippers disappear and the sibs set out to uncover both the thief and the motive. The mystery is convoluted, but the culprit is simple to identify. The cast of characters is so large that readers may forget who's who from time to time. Yet as in The Case of the Rock 'n' Roll Dog (2010) and The Case of the Diamond Dog Collar (2011), Freeman has picked a topic that will interest young readers, and this, along with endearing characters both kid and canine will keep pages turning.--Cooper, Ilene Copyright 2010 Booklist

Gr 3-5-Cammie and Tessa Parks are the daughters of the first female President of the United States. Their Aunt Jen lives at the White House with them, and her friend is throwing a surprise Wizard of Oz-themed birthday party for her. Disaster strikes when the borrowed ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland go missing. Will the girls find the Smithsonian's prized treasure in time for the party? Random facts are woven throughout. The story will appeal to children who love mysteries and the information about parties at the White House is interesting and funny. This is a fast-paced and fun mystery that most students will enjoy.-Rachel Artley, Watertown Elementary School, TN (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

In First Kids Cammie and Tessa's third mystery, the White House is borrowing something from the Smithsonian for their Wizard of Ozthemed party: the ruby slippers. But the shoes disappear before they even arrive. The story is on the predicable side, but middle-graders will appreciate the abundance of clues to help them figure out the mystery before the resolution is revealed. (c) Copyright 2012. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

White House siblings Cammie and Tess (their mother is president) return to solve another case in the latest installment of the First Kids Mystery series, and this time it involves Judy Garland's ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz. The kids' aunt Jen, who lives at the White House, is being thrown a birthday party, and the Oz theme is the reason for the ruby slippers to be at the party. Or is it? Then, to everyone's horror, the real slippers disappear and the sibs set out to uncover both the thief and the motive. The mystery is convoluted, but the culprit is simple to identify. The cast of characters is so large that readers may forget who's who from time to time. Yet as in The Case of the Rock ‘n' Roll Dog (2010) and The Case of the Diamond Dog Collar (2011), Freeman has picked a topic that will interest young readers, and this, along with endearing characters—both kid and canine—will keep pages turning. Copyright 2012 Booklist Reviews.

Gr 3–5—Cammie and Tessa Parks are the daughters of the first female President of the United States. Their Aunt Jen lives at the White House with them, and her friend is throwing a surprise Wizard of Oz-themed birthday party for her. Disaster strikes when the borrowed ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland go missing. Will the girls find the Smithsonian's prized treasure in time for the party? Random facts are woven throughout. The story will appeal to children who love mysteries and the information about parties at the White House is interesting and funny. This is a fast-paced and fun mystery that most students will enjoy.—Rachel Artley, Watertown Elementary School, TN