Ring of Rocamadour / Michael D. Beil/ 299 pages

This is the first title in the Red Blazer Girls series which has been touted as a contemporary Nancy Drew.  Three best friends (Rebecca the artist, Sophie the dramatic, and Margaret the smart one...see why I like the books so much.  Usually Margarets are dogs called Maggie.) are all 7th graders at St. Veronicas in Manhattan.  They embark upon solving a 20 year old mystery with clues that require use of math, literary references, and religion.  Suspense is added when they discover someone else is also trying to solve the puzzle and find the valuable Ring of Rocamadour.  Friendship, family situations, and fledgling romance add to the plot.  Listened to this one narrated by Tai Ricci and it was very enjoyable.  There are a basic swear words sprinkled in.  Recommended for grades 5-8.