Jay Walker is a fourth grade student.  A friend of his, Benny, stopped by his table in the cafetorium one day and asked for his help.  Benny's doll, Daisy Flyer, (or as Benny liked to call it - his action figure) was kidnapped.  Benny asked Jay for help in finding Daisy.  A ransom note was left behind demanding one of Benny's trading cards for the return of the doll.  If the demands were ignored, the kidnapper would let everyone in the school know that Benny played with dolls.

Jay sets out to solve this case.  He enlists the help of another classmate, Martha.  Jay's father is a policeman and he gives Jay some pointers on how to help solve the case.

Does Jay solve the case?  Is Daisy Flyer returned safely?

Grant R. Phillips has written a very clever novel for young adults.  The characters are very memorable.  The book is humorous but also does a great job of conveying some very serious messages to its readers.  The author does an excellent job of holding the reader's attention - you just want to keep on reading.  As I started reading this novel, I felt like I was right there with a young Dick Tracey or Sgt. Friday on Dragnet.  It is obvious that Grant R. Phillips has the talent and skills needed to write books for young adults.  The young readers will thoroughly enjoy this one!  I enjoyed reading this one too!

REVIEWED BY NANCY EATON

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