The Mystery of the Jeweled Mask

Barbie Mystery Files #2

by Linda Williams Aber

A Mystery for Barbie...

Barbie is thrilled. She's reviewing the world premiere of the new play, The Masked Stranger and she has front row seats! Now she's sure to get a close-up of the priceless jeweled mask used in the performance.

But when the mask goes missing in the middle of the show, it looks like someone's out to steal more than just the spotlight! It's up to Barbie to go backstage and catch that crook.

Barbie is on the case - and so are you! Help Barbie keep track of the suspects and clues with the special reporter's notebook inside.

Genres: Mystery, Childrens, Fiction

80 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2002

Reviews

[Alex · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was adorable.

[Maddy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book was very suspenseful and it was very well detailed Barbie has inspired girls for more than 23 years it actually got me inspired to become a reporter, just like Barbie.

[Mella · Rating 4 out of 5]

Barbie is a reporter in this series and in the midst of her assigned jobs, finds a mystery.

In this one, Barbie attends the premiere of the new play, The Masked Stranger - both to write a review for her editor and to support her friend Kira who is part of the production crew - never let it be said Barbie doesn't know how to multi-task. The highlight of the play is the use of a gorgeous jeweled mask that is valued at over a $100 million dollars. Unfortunately someone steals it when the lights go out. But Barbie is on the case.

This one is the best I've read of the series I think. I enjoyed the mystery - it wasn't too obvious - there were a few red herrings which was nice. I liked Barbie's plan to get the thief she writes an article that the mask that was stolen was a fake and the real one would be worn by a special guest (her obviously) at the planned masquerade. When the lights go out, Barbie is prepared and grabs the thief. it wasn't anything new as such but it was a good plan.

It's a short sweet easy mystery for young readers. Highly recommended for young girls. Similar style to the Babysitter's Club Mysteries. Or Emily Rodda's Teen Power Inc. My rating 3.5 stars. Target audience 4.5 stars, rounded to 4.

[Charlie - disableddaydreamer | itsbarbieparis (looking for mutuals) · Rating 4 out of 5]

reading this while doing my skin peel and spa night is self care

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent beginner chapter book with an intriguing mystery and some notes in the back and space to figure out whodunit. I would've recommended a natural pause/suggestion in the story to encourage children to stop reading and use their deductive reasoning to see if they could figure it out. But we plowed through to the end in our eagerness to finish the tale all in one reading. It was an entertaining story, especially for the Barbie series.

[Dana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Found myself intrigued to find out whodunit!