By Anthony Kessel (author) Part of the Don't Doubt the Rainbow series
"Another intriguing mystery in this thoughtful series."
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Fresh from successfully solving a series of mysteries, including the case of her own mother’s death, young Edie Marble is off to Canada with her dad and brother, a family trip to see her grandparents. But there are new puzzles for her to solve, including one that is central to her father’s life.
Her efforts to unravel this take her to Toronto, Washington DC and North Carolina, as well as the beautiful Dartmoor national park back in the UK.
The mystery is carefully plotted, making this an intriguing adventure for readers while threaded through all the Don’t Doubt the Rainbow trilogy are tools and tips to help support psychological well-being and resilience too, giving them an extra layer of interest and appeal.
Don’t Doubt the Rainbow is a contemporary detective series with a difference. To help solve each mystery 13-year-old Edie Marble must harness the wisdom of innate health, a pioneering approach to mental health education which is proving invaluable in improving mental health and wellbeing in children and young adults worldwide. Each title is an advernture story in its own right and can be read a standalone.
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It is the school summer holiday, three months after Edie Marble faced off with the eco-terrorists. Grandpa David is unwell and has asked his son, Edie's dad, to bring the family to Canada to see him - possibly for the last time - although he doesn't mention that he's already secretly reached out to Edie.
In Toronto, Edie uncovers a dark secret from her family's past that has been buried and seemingly forgotten about, but when Grandpa David starts receiving strange messages from an unknown number, the truth finally comes out...
Yet again, Edie sets off on an exciting adventure, this time to discover who has been contacting her grandpa and why. Along the way, she visits Washington DC and the Outer Banks of North Carolina before a dramatic climax in Dartmoor.
Can Edie uncover a hidden crime and bring the perpetrators to justice once agai
Throughout the book and the series, Anthony explores how things are not always what they seem - how our 'thinking' often represents our imagined reality rather than what is necessarily true - and examines the nature of the link between thoughts and feelings. In so doing he gives readers the tools they need to understand their thoughts and emotions better and to connect with their inner wellbeing so that they can live happier, more fulfilled lives.
Also available in the series: The Five Clues Book 1 Outside Chance Book 2
Praise for The Five Clues :
'A tense murder mystery. The story is a thrilling ‘David versus Goliath’ battle, threatening to engulf Edie and her family.' - Simon Barrett, Armadillo Magazine
' The Five Clues is a timely and welcome addition to school and public library YA Mystery/Suspense collections, highly recommended.' - Midwest Book Review
'Dotted with North London landmarks, this page-turning thriller incorporates puzzles that enlist the reader as co-detective. To stretch the brain further, Kessel offers an extra psychological/spiritual dimension.' - Angela Kiverstein, The Jewish Chronicle
'The story is fast-paced and dramatic, with constant twists and turns as Edie attempts to solve each clue and complete the investigation her mother started, drawing the reader in and capturing their attention for all seventeen chapters.' - Eve Foley, Children’s Books Ireland
'It’s not often that a book well and truly stops me in my tracks – in a good way – and then I end up thinking about it at night, in the morning and when I’m supposed to be cooking dinner. Mesmerising from start to finish and a pacey page-turner.' - Helen Heaton, reviewer for Mendip Children’s Book Group
Professor Anthony Kessel is a public health physician, academic and author. Since 2019 Anthony has been working in a national role as Clinical Director (National Clinical Policy) at NHS England and NHS Improvement. Anthony is an international authority on public health, a Trustee director of BookTrust, and also advises other charities on global health and mental health.
Anthony has trained as an executive coach and writes a personal column - 'Global Health Experience' - exploring his leadership work through a lens of psychological wellbeing.
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A genuinely delightful American Mystery that is an authentic tale which carries a sense of possibility and hope!
Don’t Doubt the Rainbow: American Mystery is truly an entrancing sequel of a compelling contemporary detective series that has inspired me to further explore the genre that is so suspenseful, mysterious, and captivating. Full of riveting twists and turns in the plot, the novel is based on a young Detective, Edie Marbles, a nationally renowned detective who averted a catastrophe. The author creates a fascinating novella that encompasses not only a storyline full of an exotic mixture of tension and excitement but revolves around mental health education and proves to be a valuable asset to the improvement of the well-being of many young readers
The protagonist, Edie and her grandpa uncover a deep ancestral secret that haunts the backbone of Edie’s journey to Toronto, Washington DC, North Carolina and Dartmoor.... Read Full Review
A thrilling tale; both a intriguing mystery plot and a powerful subplot of relatable teen life
This is the third book in a great mystery series and just as good as the previous two. In this one, our favourite detective Eddie goes to America to meet her grandad who has a shocking secret about the family. I love the way it is written because it has the depth of teen fiction but also the classic mystery tale. I really like the main character Eddie and her brother because they are relatable, fun characters. It is perfect for anyone who wants a fast paced, intriguing and a very clever plot.... Read Full Review
Another great book in the Don't Doubt the Rainbow series. Felt so good to be back with Edie again, chasing up more clues to solve a mystery!!
I have read the first two books in this series so it was really good to back with Edie again. This time she travels quite a bit! She goes to Toronto, Washington DC, her home in Crouch End and also down to Devon. Edie always has her dad and brother in the background supporting her and of course her friends Lizzie, Charlie, Yasmina and Harry although sometimes they don't realise they have been dragged into her exploits as she does it without always telling them what she's up to. Edie is only 13 and she gets into all sorts of fixes, that she is luckily able to get out of.... Read Full Review
Don’t Doubt the Rainbow is a contemporary detective series with a difference. To help solve each mystery 13-year-old Edie Marble must harness the wisdom of innate health, a pioneering approach to mental health education which is proving invaluable in improving mental health and wellbeing in children and young adults worldwide.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed American Mystery and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-14 years old
American Mystery features in the following genres: Featured Books for 11+ readers, Featured Books for 13+ readers, Books Reviewed by our Reader Review Panels, Recommendations, Adventure Stories, Crime & Mystery, PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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American Mystery was written by Anthony Kessel and published by Crown House Publishing
American Mystery has 300 pages
Yes it is part of Don't Doubt the Rainbow series
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