The Pirate's Blood and Other Case Files

Saxby Smart, Private Detective #3

by Simon Cheshire

In this third volume of the Saxby Smart: Private Detective series, Saxby solves three more daunting cases: The Pirate’s Blood, The Mystery of Mary Rogers, and The Lunchbox of Notre Dame. With the help of his Thinking Chair (located in his headquarters/parents’ tool shed), his sharp mind, and his two best friends, Saxby proves once again that age makes no difference when it comes to cracking the case.

Genres: Childrens

256 pages, Paperback

First published August 4, 2008

Reviews

[Brenda · Rating 3 out of 5]

I forgot how fun this series is. I've got to do some serious book talks - a great title for our 3rd grade mystery study. It will help the kids notice the clues.

[Nik · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read “Saxby Smart in the Pirates blood and other case files”. It is a mystery because it is not a drama or a comedy or tragedy. Saxby Smart was looking for the exhibits pirate blood at the museum. The crooks stole it by cutting the floor board knowing there was a cellar. Saxby knew how to get in because there was traces of saw dust. They stole it probrobly because there was a lot of gold in the exhibit. I liked it when there was gasps of disbelief because he was brave and confident. I think it was cool that the crooks hid in the crowds to not get caught because it is very hard to do that that’s why the cameras were crooked. It is confusing that there was a cellar because most of the people didn’t know there was a cellar. It was funny that someone didn’t know there was a cellar because it was very obvious there was saw dust on the floor. I liked it when the teacher was guarding the exhibit with someone’s dad.

[Hilary · Rating 1 out of 5]

In the third volume of the “Saxby Smart: Private Detective” series, Saxby solves three cases: “The Pirate’s Blood,” “The Mystery of Mary Rogers,” and “The Lunchbox of Notre Dame.”

Saxby’s school trip to Paris finds him involved in several mysteries. With the aid of his two best friends, he is able to solve the crimes, despite his youth. . Young detectives will enjoy matching wits in a race to crack the cases involving hidden treasure, a string of break-ins where nothing is stolen, and a rare comic book taken from an untampered safe.

[Carterkempgmail.Com · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good mysteries in the Encyclopedia Brown vein. While these British stories have been revised to match American expectations ('Soccer' instead of 'Football'), the setting may give less experienced readers a bit of trouble.

[Handd51 · Rating 1 out of 5]

I just didn't like this one - over simplistic and flat.

[Luca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good.

[Hannah Chung · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yikes.

[Katy Lovejoy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm enjoying this series