This fourth book in the Cascade Mountain Railroad Mysteries series, based on a page from American history, follows a trio of mischievous and determined young crime solvers. It is 1926 in the remote camp town of Scenic, Washington, and ten-year-old Billy Cole is excited about the upcoming Fall Fish Fry fishing tournament and a visit from his cousin, Mim. But his enthusiasm is dampened by news that someone in the camp is a thief. Food, money, an overcoat, and a pair of binoculars have all been stolen. Now Billy, Mim, and Billy’s best friends Dannie and Finn decide it is up to them to catch the thief! Anne Capeci’s conclusion to this fast-paced historical series offers young readers a satisfying mystery, well-drawn characters, and an authentic portrait of the rough and tumble life of a western camp town in the 1920s. Gr. 3-5. The fourth installment in the historical Cascade Mountain Railroad Mysteries series is a typical mystery-adventure in which foolhardy but likable "gosh and golly" children do the sleuthing without benefit of adults. The story is slight: things are going missing from the railroad workers camp where Billy's father is foreman, and Billy, Dannie, Finn, and Billy's visiting younger cousin Mim think they can find the thief. Then suddenly Mim becomes secretive, leaving the others to wonder if she knows more than she's telling. Readers who have paid attention won't be surprised by the identity of the culprit. What's distinctive about the story is the relationship between the cousins. Billy's jealousy upon realizing that Mim can best him at some of his favorite things will strike a familiar chord among a lot of young readers. Stephanie Zvirin Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved Used Book in Good Condition