Simon's family moves around - a lot. He's tired of moving and would love to stay in one place. He wants to put down roots, make some friends, and not worry about being perfect all the time. Simon's family runs a social media page. Simon doesn't mind social media, but it doesn't share real life. It doesn't talk about the loneliness he feels or leaving friends behind or not letting people know the real him.But on the first day they move it, a necklace is stolen. Because of the circumstances, the thief has to be someone inside the building. Simon's parents aren't thrilled with the theft and his father is already talking about their nect adventure. Simon teams up with his neighbor Amaya to discover the thief. He hopes that in they do, his parents will stop thinking about moving already.
My Thoughts: I really loved this mystery. I felt badly for Simon:
1. His leg is broke and he's having a hard time getting around.
2. He's hiding himself if order to make friends
3. He doesn't stay in touch with any of this past friends
I loved how Amaya and Simon investigated the people in the building. There's quite a cast of characters. I liked how things ended - especially with Simon making new friends. I love how social media tied inot this book. I hope this is the start of a series.
Cover Thoughts: Cute
Source: Book sent for review
Library Recommendation: A fun middle grade mystery, highly recommended for your school and public library collections.
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