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The Mystery of the Golden Elephant (The Mystery Series Short Story Book 5) Kindle Edition

4.4 out of 5 stars 336 ratings

No. 5 of 15 in the bestselling standalone short story middle grade mystery series!
Collect All 15 Short Stories and 21 Full Length Novels
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Over 15,000 reviews/ratings on Amazon

Are you up for a thrilling adventure?

When a daring thief robs a house in Smugglers Cove in broad daylight, the Mystery Kids are soon on the case. However, this rather simple case of robbery soon turns into a complex mystery as they discover that all is not as it seems.

How did the thief get into the house? What surprising discovery does Joe make? And who isn’t telling the truth?

Set in 1950's Britain, this adventure story will suit anyone who enjoys Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys or the Famous Five.

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The Mystery of the Missing Money

The seaside village of Smugglers Cove is proving to be anything but quiet for the Mystery Kids as they encounter yet another mystery while exploring Brackness Castle. This ruined fortress sits on the outskirts of the village and, as they soon discover, holds more secrets than they could ever imagine.

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The Mystery of the Missing Gnomes

Following on from their adventure at Brackness Castle, the Mystery Kids find themselves in another exciting mystery when gnomes start disappearing from people's gardens.

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The Mystery of the Mysterious Man

While picnicking at Willow Lake, the Mystery Kids don’t pay much attention when they spot a man rowing to the small island. However, when another man rows there as well, shortly after the first one has departed, the children’s suspicious are aroused.

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The Mystery of the Strange Notebook

With the end of summer approaching, the Mystery Kids take a trip to Heron Island. While walking along the beach, they are surprised to find a notebook wedged behind a rock.

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The Mystery of the Golden Elephant

When a daring thief robs a house in Smugglers Cove in broad daylight, the Mystery Kids are soon on the case. However, this rather simple case of robbery soon turns into a complex mystery as they discover that all is not as it seems.

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The Mystery of the Red Balloon

When Joe spots a red balloon floating in the breeze, he runs towards it, wanting to be the first person to grab it. But within moments of catching it, he stops and stares in astonishment.

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The Mystery of the Howling Dog

When Amy hears a dog howling in the woods, she’s the first to come to the animal’s aid. After taking the animal to the vet, the Mystery Kids attempt to locate his owner, but things don’t quite turn out as planned.

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The Mystery of the Hidden Suitcase

For the first time in many years, it snows in the seaside village of Smugglers Cove. Delighted by this turn of events, the Mystery Kids go tobogganing near Brackness Castle and make a surprising discovery.

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The Mystery of the Burning Plane

When a plane crashes near Rose Cottage, the Mystery Kids are the first on the scene. However, when the men set fire to the aircraft, the children realize that something strange is going on and set about finding answers.

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The Mystery of the Russian Spy

When the Mystery Kids learn that a Russian spy is headed to Smugglers Cove, they are warned by the police to stay clear in case the man has a gun. But this proves to be impossible when the spy takes them hostage.

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The Mystery of the Perfect Thief

When a ring, a brooch, and other precious items are stolen, the Mystery Kids are determined to catch the thief. However, this proves to be more difficult than they anticipate since no clues have been left.

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The Mystery of the Underwater Car

While out bike riding, the Mystery Kids hear strange noises coming from a parked van. Unable to resist investigating, they soon find themselves involved in a high speed chase in the English countryside.

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The Mystery of the Amphibious Jeep

After meeting an American adventurer who is travelling around the world in an amphibious jeep, the Mystery Kids invite him to spend the evening at Rose Cottage. However, the night has barely began when the jeep is stolen by two men.

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The Mystery of the Secret Hideout

While exploring an old castle near Silver Lake, the Mystery Kids stumble across a secret tunnel and discover two men hiding in the dungeon.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00NA3BMKQ
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 Nov. 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 493 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 47 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 9
  • Book 5 of 15 ‏ : ‎ The Mystery Series Short Story
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 14 years
  • Customer reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 336 ratings

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Paul Moxham
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Paul Moxham hails from Melbourne, Australia. He's best known for his children's mystery series which follows Joe, Amy, Sarah, and Will as they have adventures in 1950's Britain.

Are you an avid reader of Paul’s books? Do you like Crossword Puzzles? Word Searches? Then go to www.paulmoxham.com for these things and much more.

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  • Isaac
    5.0 out of 5 stars None
    Reviewed in Australia on 24 October 2015
    Great read, I love this thrilling childrens mystery book. Thankyou for reducing more books to FREE. You are my favourite author!
  • Willie's Wife
    5.0 out of 5 stars What really happened to the Golden elephant?
    Reviewed in the United States on 23 May 2023
    What a really good book peri enjoy the kids adventures all the time. The plot takes you through heart warming scenarios to find out what really happened to the Golden elephant. You need to pick up on the clues as you go through the story. 5⭐️
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
    Reviewed in India on 29 March 2018
    I just love ur books.....I recommend this to everyone who reads my rating ... Just Cheq this series out short and long stories both, I bet ull love it👍👍 Paul moksham🙌
  • Jesus!3!
    5.0 out of 5 stars Will the kids and the police find the burglar who stole ita.
    Reviewed in the United States on 27 July 2015
    I enjoyed this neat,short,clean story with suspense and adventure all rolled into one great story that the reader will find hard to set down until they have completely read the whole ebook story.
    I recommend this book for say kids in early part of grade school up or any adult too who enjoys stories of this sort. So, for these reasons I have felt that it needs a five star rating. I believe I was able to download this ebook quite awhile ago for free and waiting for just this period of time to be used. Great work Paul! By Angela
  • Tish
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable and fast paced.
    Reviewed in the United States on 6 December 2014
    Great short mystery that my 12 year old son enjoyed reading. It kept his attention and he read it all in one sitting.

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