Blue Schwartz and Nefertiti's Necklace: A Mystery with Recipes

Betty Jacobson Hechtman
Brown Barn Books (2006)
ISBN 9780976812630
Reviewed by Regan Zaborowski (age 8) for Reader Views (11/07)

“Blue Schwartz and Nefertiti's Necklace” is a story about a girl named Blue Schwartz who babysits a lot for Professor Albany's two children when he goes out with his wife, Mrs. Albany.  Professor Albany is a teacher who likes to study about old times and things.  Other main characters in the story are Yvonne, who is Blue's best friend; Zach, who is Professor Albany's assistant, and Mrs. Bliss, who is Blue's neighbor and where Blue likes to go to watch cooking shows on television.  Blue likes to make up her own recipes, and they are in the back part of the book.

The big problem in this story is that Nefertiti's necklace was missing from the glass case in Professor Albany's house.  There was a big party at Professor Albany's house, and a lot of people saw the necklace.  Professor Albany thinks that Blue took the necklace, and wants to call the police if she does not return it.  Blue has many adventures when she tries to find out who the real thief of the necklace was.  The ending surprised me.

I loved this book, because it was interesting how Blue made plans to find the necklace and how she finally succeeded in her plans.  I was surprised by the ending, when Blue found out who the real thief was.  I was very glad that she didn't take it.  The recipes in the back of the book were fun to try.  Blue likes to cook and learn about cooking and new recipes, just like I do.  My mom and I tried all the recipes, and my favorite was the French toast.

I would recommend “Blue Schwartz and Nefertiti's Necklace” for both boys and girls my age to read because I think they would like the surprise ending and also the cooking recipes.

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