Mystery Bandit: The Carnival Caper and the Cotton Candy Conspiracy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798274348195)

When the cotton candy disappears, the Bandit Busters are back on the case.

It's carnival week at Covenant Christian School, and the whole building smells like popcorn, glitter, and excitement-until the cotton candy mix vanishes, the snack list suddenly says "LIMITED SUPPLY," and someone whispers that the entire carnival might be canceled. With the clock ticking toward carnival night, Hadassah, Joel, Abigail, and their friends dust off their detective skills. Clues pop up in classrooms, hallways, and the gym, but every answer seems to lead to more questions-and more possible "bandits."

As rumors spread, the Bandit Busters are reminded to believe the best about people. Packed with laughs, clues, and cotton-candy chaos, The Carnival Caper and the Cotton Candy Conspiracy is a family-friendly mystery that keeps kids turning pages while gently pointing them toward faith and obedience to Christ Jesus.

Perfect for readers ages 6-11, this third book in the Mystery Bandit series is ideal for:

• Kids who love lighthearted mysteries and school stories

• Christian families and classrooms looking for clean, faith-filled fiction

• Read-aloud time, homeschool, and small-group discussions

Join the Bandit Busters as they chase clues, untangle misunderstandings, and learn the value of trust, forgiveness, and believing the best about others.

Dear Parents,

The Mystery Bandit series was born out of a desire to give kids fun, funny, and meaningful stories they could enjoy-and that you could trust.

These books are full of fun adventures, clever mysteries, and quirky sibling dynamics that reflect the real (and often hilarious) chaos of family life. They are also written from a distinctly Christian worldview-one that values the Word of God, faith, truth, trust, forgiveness, kindness, courage, and more. My goal is not to proselytize or preach through fiction, but to offer wholesome stories that quietly reinforce the values so many of us care about-like dads who lead with love and are not portrayed as fools, kids who honor and obey their parents, and children who respect their teachers and other adults. Above all, these books affirm that there is one God and one Lord, Jesus Christ.

If you're looking for a safe and silly read that makes your kids laugh and think, then I hope you find a home here in Bevier, Missouri, alongside the Dalrymples and the rest of their quirky, lovable town.

Clark Dalrymple