A review by unheardmelokate
A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall by Jasmine Warga

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Middle school is not off to a great start for sixth grader Rami Ahmed. Not only did his best friend ditch him for no apparent reason, but a painting has gone missing at the museum where his mom works - and both Rami and his mom are suspects! When Rami starts seeing a mysterious, floating girl around the museum - the same girl who features in the missing painting - he's sure she's the key to solving this mystery. Can Rami, along with the help of an aspiring-sleuth classmate and an artistically-inclined turtle, clear his and his mother's names?

While the mystery itself is fairly predictable, cozy mystery fans will enjoy this latest story from Jasmine Warga for its characters and heart.