The Case of the Mystery Meat Loaf

Marc Notes: ; With yesterday's meatless meatloaf probably responsible for an outbreak of food poisoning at the Woodlands Junior High cafeteria, everyone blames the new science teacher, but the students in Club CSI are convinced that their teacher is innocent.; 1; Ages 8-12. Publisher Marketing: How do you dust for fingerprints on a meat loaf? Club CSI: is on the case in this new middle-grade series about forensic science! Calling all kid crime-solvers: Forensic science isn't just for grown-ups anymore! Thanks to the popularity of shows like "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," forensic science has made its way into the classroom. This new middle-grade series stars a group of students whose forensic science class inspires them to form a "Club CSI: " to investigate crimes and capers at school. As Club CSI: collects clues, readers will love trying to put the pieces together to find out what "really" happened in this series that is part mystery, part detective story, and just plain fun! In "The Case of the Mystery Meat Loaf," Ben, Corey, and Hannah's first case as Club CSI: begins when a bunch of students and the principal get food poisoning from the cafeteria's hot lunch. Everyone blames the new science teacher because she pushed the lunch lady to add her healthy "meatless meat loaf" recipe to the menu, but Club CSI: isn't pointing fingers until they evaluate the evidence. Can they find out who messed with the meat loaf before the science teacher gets in trouble or more people get sick? Club CSI: is on the case! Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2012 (EAN 9781442446465, Hardcover) School Library Journal 04/01/2012 pg. 168 (EAN 9781442446465, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2012 pg. 73 (EAN 9781442446465, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2012 pg. 73 (EAN 9781442433946, Paperback) Contributor Bio:  Lewman, David David Lewman has written more than sixty-five books starring SpongeBob SquarePants, Jimmy Neutron, the Fairly OddParents, G. I. Joe, the Wild Thornberrys, and other popular characters. He has also written scripts for many acclaimed television shows. David lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Donna, and their dog, Pirkle.