Minerva Clark Goes to the Dogs — Karen Karbo

Something strange happened to Minerva Clark when she was almost electrocuted by her older brother: her insecurities were zapped right out of her, and in their place appeared a sassy new confidence. No longer shy or self-conscious, Minerva goes where most thirteen-year-olds wouldn't dare -- like behind the line of yellow crime-scene tape, or wherever a new mystery rears its head.

So when annoying rich girl Chelsea de Guzman pleads with Minerva to help her find a missing diamond, Minerva can't resist. Before long, Minerva is crashing a movie set to get close to a suspect, spying on an animal-loving lunatic, and doing her dogged best to foil a number of serious plots. From kidnapping to jewel heists, Minerva's wits are put to the test as she tries to get her man -- or perhaps his dog?