Emily's Adventure and the Mystery Crew - Christina Basil

Emily is having a rummage sale to make extra money to buy something she really, really wants, when she overhears a comment from a young boy who is trying to find some good bargains. What she hears puts her in a terrible dilemma. After much thought and change of plans, she discovers unexpected truths that lead her to personal rewards. Stephanie finds herself all alone in China. She has to attend school in a language she does not understand and she does not know anyone around her. With so many people in a huge new country, will she find a friend? In the second part of the book, the members of a gang that uncovers crimes and solves mysteries, the Mystery Crew, are so successful that even police have asked for their help. They have a lot of fun together, but when they are called to investigate where the school fund raising money went, will their friendship survive the suspicions that one of their members could be the criminal? This book contains stories and poems about friendships, sharing, persevering, following your dreams, trusting and believing, and having fun with your friends.