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The Super Secret Mystery (Cinderella Smith series)

by Stephanie Barden

Illustrator: Diane Goode

Ages: 6+

Published: 2013

Publisher: Harper/HarperCollins

ISBN: 978-0-06-200443-7

Keywords: School Stories, Cooperation, Research (School), Endangered Species

All the third graders are involved in research projects about endangered animals but some of them face obstacles. Who is responsible? Charming, supportive sketches.