Kat Shepherd

Twins Zach and Evie Mamuya and their friend Vishal Desai find themselves at the home of Sophia Boyd because Mrs. Mamuya is a crime journalist investigating the left of the North Star necklace that had been stolen from a party being held at the Boyd home. When they begin to find clues, Sophia joins them as they investigate the theft of the necklace. As they find more and more evidence relating to the case, suspects begin to reveal themselves, and the kids get closer to solving the crime.

The North Star is the first in The Gemini Mysteries series about twins and their friends that form a detective agency to solve cases. Although there isn't much character development, Sophia does come across as a bit of a snob, but the other characters eventually overlook this. What makes this book unique is that at the end of each chapter, there is a picture that includes a clue in the case, but the clue isn't revealed until the following chapter, making this story a fun interactive adventure. Even though the case is pretty basic, overall, The North Star is an enjoyable mystery well worth the read.… (mais)