Agatha Harrington and her three cousins Maxine, Simon, and Jane are not expecting to be dragged into an investigation of an international crime syndicate when they move to Frankfurt, Germany. But when a series of coincidences leads them to the medieval Mouse Castle on the Rhine River, they quickly realize the thieves have their eyes on a precious coin with ties to the Holy Roman Empire. It is up to them to solve the mystery at Mouse Castle before an important piece of history is lost forever. It’s a race against time and unknown criminals to save the coin. If you enjoy reading Nancy Drew, The Boxcar Children, A to Z Mysteries, National Park Mystery Series, Timmi Tobbson you'll love reading The European Adventures! Shelve under: mystery books for kids 9-12 - mystery books for kids 8-10 - adventure books for boys - adventure books for girls - chapter books for kids age 9-12 - chapter books for kids age 8-10 - books for intermediate readers - books for reluctant readers - solve riddles, solve puzzles, solve mysteries - crack the case like a sleuth Especially for fans of: Nancy Drew Mysteries - Gravity Falls - Get a Clue - A to Z Mysteries - Boxcar Children - Encyclopedia Brown - Hardy Boys - Ballpark Mysteries - The Magic Treehouse - The Babysitters Club - I survived - Secret Agent 6th Grader - The Famous Five Rachel Selle writes history-filled mystery stories set in Europe. A teacher at a German elementary school by day, and author by night, she finds inspiration in her travels through Europe. "Growing up in Alaska, I didn’t have the opportunity to travel to faraway places. I wrote The European Adventures for children who want to experience new cultures and delve into a mystery at the same time." Each installment explores its host country's art, history, food, culture, and language. Stay tuned for the group’s next adventure in France. Mystery at Mouse Castle is the first book in The European Adventures series. "Getting middle-grade students to read about geography and history isn't always easy. The European Adventures: Mystery at Mouse Castle gently teaches about Germany in an action and mystery adventure. Children will love this adventure because of the mystery woven throughout..." -Lisa Ehrman, Lisa's Reading, Family Book Reviews "This book is a perfect quick read for kids 8-12 years old who like to get their history in story form and enjoy armchair travel (is that even still a thing?) and an intriguing mystery. This book is family-friendly and wholesome." -Gail L. Fontana, Telling Stories "A wonderful book for young people who love an adventure, and they get a nice history lesson that doesn't feel like school. The Mystery at Mouse Castle is an engaging way to learn a piece of German history outside the classroom." -Karen Lodder, German Girl in America "Serves as both an entertaining mystery and travel guide to Germany, past and present. Great description of the beautiful surroundings on their river cruise to a typical, but mysterious castle." - Henry Arthur, Amazon Customer Rachel Selle lives in Wiesbaden, Germany. A teacher at a German elementary school by day, and author by night, she finds inspiration for The European Adventures series in her travels through Europe. Visit her website (rachelselle.com) to find out more about her and her upcoming books! The European Adventures series is written for children who want to learn about different cultures and get a nice dose of history, all while solving an exciting mystery.   She is working on the sequel to Mystery at Mouse Castle, which will explore France's rich history and culture while catching a criminal or two...maybe.