Case of the Stolen Space Suit

When astronaut Sally Ride's spacesuit goes missing from a traveling museum exhibit, Amal Farah and her friends are on the case. Steve Brezenoff's Museum Mysteries series is a solid entry in the early chapter book mystery genre, and this installment earns its place: the plot is genuinely engaging for ages seven to ten, the cast is diverse and likable, and the real-world tie-in to space history and Sally Ride as a role model gives the book educational grounding that goes beyond the mystery itself. The back matter — discussion questions, writing prompts, and a glossary — adds further classroom value. The honest caveat is that the formula-driven series structure means experienced mystery readers may find the resolution predictable, and the literary depth is modest. For its target audience, though, it delivers exactly what it promises: a fun, clean, educational mystery that makes kids want to keep reading.