Dedication

For my family, the McNamara's,

for always being the most kindest family ever and coming up with the best craic!

Acknowledgments

I would like to acknowledge my teacher, Ms Suzanne Grufferty, for being the most wonderful teacher and to thank her for telling me about StoryJumper. If she had never told my class, I would not have created this book!

Special shout out for my Dad for purchasing this book for me! Thank you to my wonderful mum for always being a great influence on me for reading. And last but certainly not least, my two big sisters, Sophie and Isobel. 

                 BACK STORY: 

Not so long ago, on a dark and stormy night, the wind howled furiously as copious amounts of sleet and snow crashed down on the great planet earth. On that faithful day we met our hero, 

BETZY STERLING for the very first time.....

                  CONTENTS:

Chapter One: The Scene Of The Crime!                  

Chapter Two: The Investigation                                  

Chapter Three: An Interview                                          

Chapter Four: Suspects                                              

Chapter Five: A Chat Over A Doughnut                   

Chapter Six: The Chase                                                

Chapter Seven: The End...Or Is It?                                   

    FACT FILE:    

Girl Detective 

BETZY Sterling

Boss Man 

Agent Phil Brass

Victim 

Jill Baker

Suspects 

Rachel, Rita, and Glady King

  CHAPTER ONE: 

        THE SCENE OF THE CRIME! 

HELP! HELP I SAY!

It was just another day in the village.....

It's all right young man , I'll handle it!

GUYS! I think someone is in trouble!

Betzy Sterling was just minding her own business, when she heard Boss Man Phil let out an urgent cry.

AGENT STERLING! COFFEE BREAKS OVER! WE GOT A CODE RED!!!!!!!!

With a little help from her trusty sidekick Dash, and a banana berry smoothie, she would soon  get to the bottom                     of the matter!

 CHAPTER TWO:

         THE INVESTIGATION

When Agent Sterling got to the scene of the crime, she discovered she was not alone. She stumbled upon an old cosy cottage that appeared to be less welcoming than it ought to be. Mysterious, yet furtive.....

''Agent Sterling,'' Agent Brass informed. ''There has been word of a serious case in the past hour and we need your expertise to help us solve it.'' 

With a rush of pleasure, Agent Betzy Sterling was on the case! However, the pressure was on!!! But she was ready to kick some crime!

         CHAPTER THREE:

              AN INTERVIEW

Hello Agent Sterling, there is someone I'd like you to meet. Jill Baker, the victim. 

Hallo, dearie.

"So'', said Agent Sterling confidently.

"What seems to be the matter?'' Jill Baker hesitated, but eventually took a deep breath and began to tell her tale. "Well, it was just another day at the bakery. I was minding my own business when out of the corner of me eye.....'' Her voice trailed off. "Yes?'' Agent Sterling prompted, she so desperately wanted to find out this case! "I-I noticed my f-favorite three layered, double creamed, eclair styled, chocolate fudge cake was missing!'' Betzy was speechless! ''I spotted my nieces: The King sisters last there.''

 CHAPTER FOUR:

                 SUSPECTS

      Rita King

Rachel King

Glady King

       Who  Is GUILTY?

After a quiet coffee break for herself and a look over her file status, Agent Sterling was back in action! This was surely a crime not to be underestimated! She fixed her hair up, brushed herself down and she was on her way. She didn't know who dealt the crime, but what she did know, was that she had a very suspicious case on her hands. When she finally approached the Baker Cottage, she saw three young women outside the door. One had long light brown hair. The second had an icy blue snowboard and a flaming red ski jacket. But the last one had the face of guilt on her. Agent Sterling had a hunch.....

            Chapter Five: 

      A CHAT OVER A DOUGHNUT!