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The Bell Bandit

This is book 3 in the Lemonade War Series following The Lemonade War and The Lemonade Crime.  This book is well-written and engaging, drawing me in to the plot and characters so that I didn’t put it down until I’d finished the last page.  This story is about 9 year old Jessie, her 10 year old brother Evan, their mother and Grandmother.  Jessie, Evan and their mom take trip to visit Grandma who has been having some health problems, including signs of dementia.  While visiting, the kids discover that their Grandma’s valuable antique bell is missing from her property which sparks a mystery to be solved.  They meet a new friend along the way, who shows strong signs of autism.  The themes of friendship, acceptance, standing up to bullies, mystery, aging loved ones, work ethic and reliability are all present in this story.  I highly recommend this entire series and have found that my students enjoy these books as well.