Ciao EJ! by Susannah McFarlane
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EJ12 bk 18. LemonFizz Media, 2014. ISBN 9781921931666.
Recommended for readers from 8-10 years of age. Emma Jack's
eighteenth mystery adventure takes the SHINE Stars off to Italy.
Famous statues are mysteriously being targeted, stained with black
paint and the combined skills of the team are needed to
investigate the problem.
This novel has all the elements the fans love. There's EJ12's
expertise in cracking codes, new charms for their bracelets with
special powers, an evil mastermind with a wicked plan and a team of
talented girls whose goal is to defeat the enemy.
EJ12's charm bracelet equips her for a variety of challenges, she
confidently rides a Vespa scooter through Roman traffic, guides her
gondola through the canals of Venice and uses special treats to
befriend some angry animals. Contessa Carini and her evil Shadow
agents cause havoc in the major Italian cities of Rome, Venice and
Florence as they search for the five special keys needed to open the
treasure. Emma's friends are also keeping a secret from her and
collaborating with her enemy Nema.
Susannah McFarlane continues the excitement and adventure with this
great addition to the EJ12 series.
Rhyllis Bignell