The mystery of the zoo camp
Elspeth Campbell Murphy
A special day camp lets three cousins get a look at what happens behind the scenes at the zoo, which helps them solve a mystery involving an escaping pet snake and a missing diamond ring.
Read Time: ~0.8 hr
The mystery of the vanishing present
by Elspeth Campbell Murphy (1988)
About this book
Three cousins endeavor to find out who gave a painting entitled "Sabbath Day" to their grandfather for a birthday present.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThe mystery of the vanishing present Lead Character
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