Detective Izzy: Stories for Little Detectives: Detective Izzy, #1

By Isabella Wainwright

Embark on a thrilling adventure with the brilliant and brave Detective Izzy in "Detective Izzy: Stories for Little Detectives". This collection of 12 stories encapsulates the wit, determination, and cleverness of our young sleuth as she navigates through intriguing mysteries, using her unique gadgets and unyielding spirit. From vanished birds to cyber challenges and magical escapades, Izzy is on the case, teaching children the values of perseverance, intelligence, and kindness. Wonderful Girl Detective Mysteries Short Story for Children Ages 9-12, this book is more than just tales; it's an invitation to a world where every puzzle has a solution, every challenge is an opportunity, and every story leaves young detectives yearning for more. Join Detective Izzy in her quests, and inspire the inner detective in every child.

 

List of Stories:

1. Mysterious Shipwrecks
2. Ghost of the Mansion
3. Stolen Art Mystery
4. Endangered Animal Rescue
5. Eco-Terror Threat
6. The Abandoned Amusement Park
7. Cyberbully Takedown
8. Vanishing Birds
9. The Silent Symphony
10. Dissolving Statues
11. Deserted Island Riddle
12. The Hallowed Book Heist

• Language: English
• Publisher: Isabella Wainwright
• Release date: Aug 10, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223381433

Book preview

Mysterious Shipwrecks

Windhaven was a picturesque coastal town where life was governed by the rhythm of the tides. The pristine beaches, the majestic cliffs, and the warm community were all part of the town’s charm. However, a looming sense of dread had recently eclipsed its beauty due to a series of puzzling shipwrecks. With no survivors and each wreck occurring on a foggy night, fear and superstition gripped the town. Rumors of a monstrous sea guardian defending its age-old treasure took hold.

Isabella Izzy Wainwright had read about these shipwrecks in an obscure regional newspaper. With bright blue eyes, dark brown hair tied into a neat ponytail, and a small pendant around her neck, Izzy was a 13-year-old detective prodigy. Born to the wealthy Wainwright family, she was nurtured with affluence but raised to be grounded, compassionate, and driven. A prodigious intellect paired with unparalleled bravery made her an unstoppable force, although only a select few knew of her alter ego – Detective Izzy.

For Izzy, the legend of a sea monster seemed more like a cover story. She believed there had to be human involvement, and she was eager to prove her theory. Setting out for Windhaven, she was determined to unveil the truth.

Once in Windhaven, Izzy booked a room at the local inn and began her investigation. She interviewed witnesses, pored over maps of the coast, and even dove near the wreckage sites during daylight. She discovered that all wrecks were clustered near the menacing rocks called the Devil's Teeth.

On her third evening in Windhaven, Izzy overheard murmurs in the inn's dining room. Two men, strangers to the town, spoke cryptically about another haul and lights. Curious, she decided to tail them after they left.

Following them discreetly, she arrived at a secluded dock where she saw the men meeting with others, discussing their plan for the next foggy night. From her hiding spot, Izzy watched them load peculiar equipment onto a boat. She decided to stow away.

Hours later, surrounded by a thick curtain of fog, she realized she was near the Devil's Teeth. The gang was preparing their devious trap. The plan became clear: they used powerful underwater lights to disorient ship captains, causing the ships to crash against the rocks. They'd then salvage valuables from the wrecked vessels.

Suddenly, the boat jolted. She had been discovered!

A rough hand grabbed her, pulling her out of her hiding