What starts out as a mystery and a funny story about Mrs. Budd’s “forgetfulness” turns into an alarming sequence of events which nearly destroy the Budd family. Is Mrs. Budd really losing her mind or is there another unfortunate explanation? Emmy solves this one on her own, but T. J. is there for support. The Scarlet Scarf is the next Emmy Budd mystery in the series.
- Paperback: 112 pages
- Publisher: Charles River Press (July 1, 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1936185415
My 2 cents:
I loved it like I have loved all the other Emmy Budd books. Emmy’s mom bought a one of a kind scarf from Claire’s. When she got home she could not find it. She could not remember where she put it. While Emmy and TJ were at the movies someone stoled Emmy’s bike. She called her dad and they went to the police. About an hour later the police had her bike and it was returned. That evening Emmy’s mom and dad are out for their anniversary and see another woman wearing the one of a kind scarf, which was missing. Little things like this started happening and the person is getting braver by the day. With the help of an old friend of Emmy’s dad they start to investigate to see what is going on or so they think.
I adore Jean’s writing style. The mystery in this book keeps you guessing up until the end. I did not figure out what was going on until almost the very end. The twists in the book are exactly in the right spots to help keep you on and off your toes.
The kids and I love this series and always enjoy when a new book comes out. This is a must read from your 7 year old on up to adult. I can’t brag enough about this book.
More about Jean:
Jean Blasiar is a playwright with eight full-length productions in the Los Angeles area, one of which was optioned by 20th Century Fox for a pilot. As President of MGR Productions, Ms. Blasiar has produced twelve full-length productions in LA, San Francisco, and New York City, and has several screenplays in development.
Emmy Budd series is dedicated to all little girls who lived in a simpler time when hometown adventure could be found waiting around every corner. Ms. Blasiar resides in California.
Barbara, I love that you love Emmy Budd and all of her escapades. Especially, I’m glad that you didn’t figure this mystery out until the very end. You never know how much you have given away. Your review made me feel like Emmy is still in top form.
Hope you enjoy “Emmy Budd and the Gypsies” out soon. Your copy will be hot off the press. Thank you again. If I could get a quote from your boys about EB and the SS, I would love to post it on the next book.
Jean Blasiar
We can never get enough of Emmy and TJ here at the Hightower’s