Charlie Hooper, Detective:

...There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 (NIV)Seventh grader, Charlie Hooper is having a difficult time dealing with the death of his dad and grandpa. He remembers his grandpas challenging advice, but its tough sticking by troublemaker Nate Thatcher. Charlie turns to God for comfort and guidance, praying about anything, anytime, and anywhere, growing in faith and courage.His passion is to be a great detective like his grandpathe bestPinesdale ever knew.In this first of the Pinesdale Sleuths Mysteries, items strangely disappear from Pinesdale Middle School. The police cant find any conclusive evidenceno break-in, no prints. They ask The Pinesdale Sleuths to work with them to solve the mind-boggling case. While searching for clues, action intensifies as the sleuths encounter many terrifying adventures!Locked in a computer lab!A kidnapping! Lost in a secret room!Trapped in a cellar!A surprise twist occurs, leaving Charlie struggling in horrible peril!How does he keep his faith and trust in God?Can attitudes change and friendships rekindle?Are there really phantoms?