Dr. York and the Pocket Watch: Mavis E. Madison, Jr. Mystery

Mavis Evelyn Madison, Jr. is thrilled to begin her first year at Thomas-Scott Academy, a prestigious co-ed boarding school steeped in family tradition. Her mother - her namesake - and her older twin sisters once walked these same halls. Now it's Mavis' turn to carry on the legacy. But Mavis has a passion her mother disapproves of - sleuthing. It runs in her blood. Her Uncle Adrian, a private investigator, fuels her curiosity with tales of real-life cases, and Mavis can't resist the thrill of uncovering the truth.When she and her new friend Willow, break the rules and pick the lock of the forbidden antique and pawn shop on campus, they stumble upon a mysterious diary that only Mavis can see the entries and a pocket watch. On the first day of chemistry class, Dr. Sphinx York, their teacher is a hologram. Why is he hiding behind a projection? And why is he wearing a replica of the pocket watch Mavis found?With eight loyal friends by her side, Mavis embarks on a daring quest to solve the mystery, stay undetected, and uncover the secrets buried deep within Thomas-Scott Academy. New friends. New alliances. New mysteries. Dr. York and the Pocket Watch is the first of six of the Mavis E. Madison, Jr. Mystery it blends time travel, friendship, and adventure - perfect for readers who love stories filled with heart and suspense.

Pagina's: 186, Paperback, Anjanette G. Seymour