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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf is Book Three in the Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series. It is a children’s chapter book full of mystery, adventure, crime, family, friendship, and fun. The story centers around a young boy by the name of Dylan who does not go anywhere without his junior detective kit, that he keeps on an old tool belt around his waist. Along with him on the adventures is his younger sister Emily, who helps him solve each new mystery and his trusty sidekick, his dog Theodore. Dylan, Emily, and Theodore are trying to solve the mystery of the missing Camp Leaf trophy that has been replaced by a moss-covered rock. Determined to solve the mystery, the trio follow the trail of clues to discover there is a long list of potential suspects. This is a great little chapter book for children ages 5 to 9 years of age that are just maybe learning how to read chapter books for the first time. It has a few illustrations mixed in to help bring the story to life. A great book that will teach children about problem solving, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray. I love this cute series and even though this is the 3rd book in the series it can be read as a standalone. My 6 year old nephew loves these stories. Its the continuing story of Dylan, his little sister Emily and his dog. Dylan has a detective kit and he never leaves home without it. When they go camping and the Camp Leaf Trophy goes missing, Dylan,his dog Theodore, other friends and his sister are on the case. This book is perfect of the young child learning to read and it has amazing resources for teachers that can be printed out as well. This would make a great family time book to read and would be the perfect gift for older elementary kids that are learning to read chapter books. We loved it.

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Karole Petty

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series 3)Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What wonderful story! Enjoyed the story, characters and the fact that there is downloadable material for classroom learning. It was quick read and any beginning reader can read. Loved that anyone one book in the series can be read in any order without missing a beat! I will be recommending to anyone with kids, especially ones just starting on their reading journey!

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Candice Estes

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series 3)Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is the 3rd in the Young Sleuths Chapter Book series, but can be read as a stand-alone if you choose to. Dylan is a little boy who has a detective kit, a trusty dog and a younger sister as a side-kick to help him solve all kinds of mysteries. In this particular story, Dylan and his younger sister, Emily, are camping with their family when the Camp Leaf golden trophy comes up missing. Dylan and Emily and their dog, Theodore, set off to try to find it, with other friends along the way. This book is great for young children just learning to read on their own, or for parents or teachers to read to the youngsters in their lives. The story is cute, and the illustrations are fun to look at. Join Dylan, Emily, Theodore and their friends on an adventure to solve who stole the Camp Leaf golden trophy, but remember, be careful who you trust!

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Nina Maes

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This is a fun story with problem solving and character building. Very engaging and a fast read. Can be read as a stand alone or with the series. I recommend this book for early readers and teachers to read out loud.Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series 3)Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a fun story with problem solving and character building. Very engaging and a fast read. Can be read as a stand alone or with the series. I recommend this book for early readers and teachers to read out loud.

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Krista Moulthrop

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Dylan, his sister, and their dog have been at camp for a few days and still haven’t had much fun due to some bad weather. When it finally clears up and they can start on camp games, they realize the camp trophy has been stolen. Dylan takes on this case with his trusty detective kit and his list of suspects grows and grows until suddenly the trophy reappears. This was a fun and engaging mystery story for kids. Can’t wait to read more from this series.

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Heather Bass

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series 3)Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read a few of these books to my son and we love them. This is the third book to the awesome youth Sleuths series. . You could read it as a stand alone because they are so much more fun when you read them together. This story was so much fun to read it only took us about an hour to finish this book. I can’t wait to read more in this series.

Dylan and his little sister go to camp. He is not too excited especially when it rains for a few days straight. Dylan always brings his detective kit and his trusty dog Theodore wherever he goes. He is getting really bored until Mrs. Fan announces there will be some fun games and the winner will get a cool trophy. When Mrs. Fan reveals the trophy is gone and a rock is in its place. Dylan is so excited to solve this mystery. He needs some help from some of his old friends as well as some new friends. Will Dylan and Emily figure out who took the trophy and why?

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Lake (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray Reviewed by Phylis Carpenter October 2024

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series 3)Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dylan and his sister Emily were at Camp Leaf waiting for the annual event to start. Every year they come and play the different games that the camp sets up so they can win prizes and the trophy. Now they are lifting the cover to see what this year’s trophy looks like to find that it has disappeared.

Now Detective Dylan and his Assistant Emily will be checking out clues and solving the mystery of who took the trophy. Until the mystery is solved and the trophy is returned the games will not begin.

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series 3)Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book three in this cozy mystery for young readers will keep you guessing who’s the thief and what happened to the trophy. There is minimal illustrations but they’re of the characters in the book. This story chapter book has 10 chapters and plenty of resources at the end for classroom learning. Each chapter has ELA and Math curriculum-aligned resources for each chapter. It make a great learning to for class.

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Toni Sellers

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series 3)Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book 3 in The Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series.
Detective Dylan is back again along with his sister Emily and Theodore the dog. Since they never go anywhere without Dylan’s Detective kit, they have another mystery to solve.
My grandkids love these books and as a parent/grandparent, I love how educational these chapter books are. Finding books that will keep them interested can sometimes be a challenge, but these are perfect. The bonus material is a big plus, there are QR codes, and one is for some downloadable ELA/math activities. Very easy to read and some great illustrations to keep little ones interested.

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Julie Johnson

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series 3)Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am a fan of Detective Dylan! He’s a super sleuth who uses clues and his notebook to find the culprit and solve the mystery. He’s at camp with his family and friends and a trophy for the Camp Leaf Games goes missing. Dylan is determined to find who stole the trophy so that it can be returned and the games will be played.

This is a great book with very short chapters. It would be great for those 8-12 to read independently or for any age to read aloud. The end of the book has different words that might be new or difficult along with their definitions. I highly recommend this book!

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Jamie Truex

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series 3)Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Very cute kids mystery book. I remember reading all sorts of kids mysteries as a child and this would have been one of my favorites. The characters are relatable and the mystery is believable. I would recommend this for a child.

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Karrie Sears

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series 3)Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dylan and his sister Emily are at camp Leaf with their dog Theodore. After raining for 3 days, it finally clears up and the camp can have its usual camp games for all the kids to play. But when an important item goes missing, they might not get to do the camp games. Dylan, Emily and a few friends decide to sleuth out what happened and who took it. This is a great storyline with questions in the back of the book for teachers/parents to use to see how their little ones liked the book. About a 30 min read for I’d suggest second or third graders (8-10 yr olds). Cute illustrations in the book as well.

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series 3)Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another great adventure is found in this chapter book. It’s great for our young readers. It was engaging and fun to read. Dylan, Emily and Theodore, the dog,do not go anywhere without Dylan’s detective kit. Once again it comes in handy while looking for the camp trophy. No games can be played until the trophy is found. Do you know what happened to the trophy? Who took it and why? I do! Oh wait, we read the story. What fun we had and the story is fast paced and kept the children interested. I love the parent and teacher activities in the back of this book. This author did a fantastic job with this fun-filled series. The story is well written and the characters work well together. This series is a must have!

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Britney Nicole Humphreys

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Britney Nicole Humphreys

Another 5 Star read from MJ Murray!

This book shows a realistic relationship between siblings close in age and shows how a big brother should treat his little sister. I love that the book has vocabulary words at the end and that it has access for math and ELA worksheets since we homeschool. This third book shows diversity and how to include differently abled kids in the best way!

In the first book, Dylan, Emily, and Theodore used their sleuthing skills to find out what happened to Mrs. Lane’s mail. Next, the trio discovered a bunch of pirates had stolen the bases from the baseball diamond. What will happen in this third book? They team up with a bunch of people at camp to find a stolen trophy! Who will win when the trophy is found? Will they be able to play the camp games?

My girls (ages 9 and 7) loved the whodunit aspect. They were writing the clues down as we read the book and trying to figure out who the culprit was. They loved reading about Detective Dylan, his sister Emily, and their adorable (and helpful) pup Theodore. My girls said they do not feel that Emily is a Tattle-tale, but we’ll leave that up to you to decide when you read the book.

I recommend these books for parents who have kids that are reluctant readers. My girls love to read, but I think this would work for kids who do not want to read chapter books. The chapters are short, there are pictures included throughout, and the book itself is 61 pages over 10 chapters. It took us about 45 minutes to read-and that is with the girls asking questions and guessing who did it and why.

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Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Britney Nicole Humphreys

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Britney Nicole Humphreys

Another 5 Star read from MJ Murray!

This book shows a realistic relationship between siblings close in age and shows how a big brother should treat his little sister. I love that the book has vocabulary words at the end and that it has access for math and ELA worksheets since we homeschool.

In the first book, Dylan, Emily, and Theodore used their sleuthing skills to find out what happened to Mrs. Lane’s mail. This time they’re back, but looking for missing baseball bases! Who would have stolen the bases from the ball diamond before their practice could begin? Let’s go with them to find out!

My girls (ages 9 and 7) loved the whodunit aspect. They were writing the clues down as we read the book and trying to figure out who the culprit was. They loved reading about Detective Dylan, his sister Emily, and their adorable (and helpful) pup Theodore. My girls said they do not feel that Emily is a Tattle-tale, but we’ll leave that up to you to decide when you read the book.

I recommend these books for parents who have kids that are reluctant readers. My girls love to read, but I think this would work for kids who do not want to read chapter books. The chapters are short, there are pictures included throughout, and the book itself is 61 pages over 10 chapters. It took us about 45 minutes to read-and that is with the girls asking questions and guessing who did it and why.

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Detective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Detective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Britney Nicole Humphreys

We give this book 5 stars!

This book shows a realistic relationship between siblings close in age and shows how a big brother should treat his little sister. I love that the book has vocabulary words at the end and that it has access for math and ELA worksheets since we homeschool.

My girls (ages 9 and 7) loved the whodunit aspect. They were writing the clues down as we read the book and trying to figure out who the culprit was. They loved reading about Detective Dylan, his sister Emily, and their adorable (and helpful) pup Theodore. My girls said they do not feel that Emily is a Tattle-tale, but we’ll leave that up to you to decide when you read the book.

I recommend these books for parents who have kids that are reluctant readers. My girls love to read, but I think this would work for kids who do not want to read chapter books. The chapters are short, there are pictures included throughout, and the book itself is 61 pages over 10 chapters. It took us about 45 minutes to read-and that is with the girls asking questions and guessing who did it and why.

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another cute tale in the story of Detective Dylan. Who stole the trophy? Dylan and his friends try to solve the problem. I enjoy this series because it realyy does a nice job of helping teach kids to problem solve. I read this series to my grandson and he loves trying to figure out who did it. We follow the trail just like Dylan. It has a nice flow to the story with great characters set up. I love the diversity of the characters. It is nicely set up for its target audience. We can’t wait for the next one.

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf by M.J. Murray – reviewed by Vicki Shelton

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a very well written book for kids. I love that it covers honesty, the importance of telling the truth and teamwork. The fact that there is a character who is wheel chair bound and able to participate just adds to the quality of the story and the importance of inclusiveness. Thank you M.J. Murray.

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf Review by Trina Forbes

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4 stars

Dylan, Emily and their dog, Theodore, are camping with their family at Camp Leaf. Dylan brought his detective kit just in case there was a mystery. He was bored because there had been no mysteries to solve and worst of all, no Wi-Fi.

Mrs. Fan announced that she had planned some special games for the campers and the winner would receive a trophy. When she went to reveal the trophy, a moss-covered rock was there instead. Finally, a mystery to solve! Mrs. Fan agreed to let Dylan and Emily ask questions and look around if they didn’t bother the campers, but she wanted her niece, Paige, to go with them.

They set out looking for clues. Dylan had repainted the winner’s stand but didn’t know he had used glow in the dark paint until Emily told him. Using the UV flashlight in his kit, they followed the paint tracks as far as they would go. Then they started noticing paint on several kids’ shoes. Dylan’s list of suspects was getting a little longer.

Before they could figure out who took the trophy, it mysteriously re-appeared. Luckily, the guilty party revealed their identity, and two mysteries were solved, the games were played, and a relationship was rebuilt.

This is the third Detective Dylan book that I’ve read. I’ve enjoyed all his stories so far and they all seem to have a really good message and happy ending.

Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Kelli Harper

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series 3)Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Detective Dylan and his sister Emily are at it again. Who took the trophy for the camp games? They are on the hunt to find the thief and the trophy. The list of suspects continues to grow, but will they find the trophy in time to save the camp games?
Dylan and Emily are so cute and figure out the clues together with their friends. This is the third book in this series and is a family favorite.

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series Book #3) by MJ Murray – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

3.5 Stars

 

“Dylan snagged a marshmallow for himself and stuck it on the stick. They had been at Camp Leaf with their family for three days. Roasting marshmallows—even if it was lunchtime instead of nighttime—was the most fun he’d had.
The trip had been filled with rain.
And bugs.
They hadn’t swum in the lake yet, and the camp games hadn’t started.
Worst of all? There was no Wi-Fi.
There hadn’t even been a mystery for Dylan to solve. Dylan had brought his detective kit. Just in case. He’d gotten it earlier in the summer. It was from his favorite show, The Youth Sleuths.
Dylan pinned his Youth Sleuths detective badge to his shirt every morning. Just like a real detective.
He carried his detective kit on an old tool belt around his waist on every hike. Just like a real detective.
Emily had even been allowed to be his helper.
So far, they’d only been able to ask questions like “When will the rain end?” and “What kind of bug was that?”

Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf is the third book in A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series by M.J. Murray. This is a children’s chapter book story with a mystery to solve, crime and investigation elements, a whodunit feel, lessons/learning, family, friendship, and a few B & W illustrations sprinkled through the story to help keep young ones engaged. This fun tale also provides some valuable lessons along the way- such as: problem solving, reading and comprehension, expanding vocabulary, promoting fluency, math, and more.
Detective Dylan, his little sister Emily, and trusty companion Theodore (their dog) are with their family, camping at Camp Leaf. We all know how much Dylan loves a good mystery to investigate- but there hasn’t been one for a while now, and Dylan is bored. It hasn’t helped that it has been raining pretty much non-stop since they arrived at camp, and the bugs- don’t mention the bugs. But ever prepared, Dylan has his trusty detective kit with him, in the hope that some exciting mystery might pop that needs solving. And that’s just what happens. Dylan, Emily, and Theodore are on the case, searching for clues, determined to hunt down the missing trophy, and uncover who stole it…
This is aimed at children 5 – 9 who are perhaps just starting to read ‘chapter books’ on their own, or with help- so the story contains a few ‘harder’ words to challenge them along the way (Reading Tier 2).
Happy Reading…

Thank you, M.J. Murray!

 

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Carrie Reed

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series 3)Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is such a sweet addition to the Detective Dylan series. Dylan has to learn to work with others such as Paige and Caleb. Those Benny Brothers, I hope to see them all getting along some day. It is super sweet that Caleb wanted to include his brother Alex in everything he did, he treats him as he always has, not letting Alex’s new disability get in the way of them having fun together. The best part is that the camp is inclusive for all. Alex makes new friends in Dylan and Emily and it was nice in this book to see Emily growing.

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series 3)Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Detective Dylan is back! Working along side his sister Emily, their dog Theodore, and new friends he is on the case of the missing trophy. Camp leaf games trophy has gone missing. Will the crew solve the case before prize time?

Seeing the bond between siblings while solving mysteries makes a wonderful story. It is great for young readers to read about. Family enjoyed this book for bedtime story time. Cannot wait to see what mystery the crew gets to solve next!

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a great addition to the Detective Dylan series and I think has to be our favourite one so far. Dylan is a great character to read about and, as a family, we always seem to become so invested in his adventures. For me, what made me really connect with this book was how engaged my son was. He thought the whole thing was so entertaining and has insisted on reading this book multiple times already.
This series was our first introduction to this author but she is slowly working her way into being one we have to read more about. This book was a pleasure to read and we are already looking forward to more fun adventures to come.

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series 3)Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf by M.J. Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoy this series of children’s books. The stories center on a little boy named Dylan who enjoys playing detective along with his sister and his dog. The story is cute and I think kids who are curious and interested in learning more about how to play detective will enjoy it. I recommend this series of books to anyone with children who want to read and learn.

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Crystal Brehant

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another Detective Dylan story! My 7 year old son and I have read a few of these in the series. We always find them to be fun and entertaining.
This one deals with Dylan going to camp with his sister. He is pretty bummed at first, especially when it rains the first few days. Then, things start to look up when it’s time for camp games! But, the trophy goes missing! The camp owner says no games until the trophy is returned. Looks like a mystery perfect for Dylan! He ends up being joined by his sister, his dog, and a couple others on the hunt for the suspect. The list ends up getting bigger and bigger before they track down the culprit. Read to find out who stole it, and more importantly, why!

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Nichole Chrisman

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series 3)Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

While at Camp Leaf the camp’s trophy comes up missing. Luckily Dylan, his sister Emily, and their dog Theodore are on the case along with Detective Dylan’s sleuth kit. This book is lighthearted and has nothing scary in it but the mystery will engage kids to use their brains to help solve the mystery. This is the third book in this series and includes pictures along with the chapters. Great read for beginning chapter book readers.

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series 3)Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf by M.J. Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dylan and the team are back investigating the theft of a trophy at summer camp. Without the trophy for the next set of games is a problem. Follow along on the adventure or misadventure as Detective Dylan, his sister Emily, and trusty dog Theodore chase the clues in this a delightful kid’s whodunit series. This easy-to-read and follow along format is also educational for children around the ages of 5 to 10. This children’s chapter book is the third book in the A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book, but each book can be read in any order.
What better way of developing your child’s imagination, vocabulary, and comprehension skills by helping your child become involved in solving the mystery of the missing trophy in this children’s cozy mystery tale Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf.

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Detective Dylan and Emily are back trying to solve the next mystery in Book 3 in the Thief of Camp Leaf. This chapter book is for ages 6-10 and perfect for any young reader. I love the mystery and problem solving with Detective Dylan and his sister side-kick Emily and of course we cannot forget their dog, Theodore. While at Camp Leaf, everyone is anticipating the Camp Leaf games to see who will win the trophy…but what happens when the trophy disappears? Who is responsible?

Detective Dylan and Emily are trying to find out the whereabouts of the missing trophy and engage readers to also put on their thinking caps to see if they can solve the mystery too! This is another fun read and part of the Youth Sleuths series.

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