There is so much to like about this book and this series. Samantha is an overly curious seventh grader that just has a knack for stumbling onto mysteries. This time the mystery revolves around who is bullying her frenemy, Nikki.

The bullying isn't lightweight. It is seriously mean and very realistic. Nikki receives notes saying that she's fat. She receives a package in the mail containing diet pills. The saddest part is that Nikki's parents have split up and are headed for a divorce. Samantha inadvertently finds out about the nasty notes and makes it her mission to find out who's behind them.

As the story goes along other themes are introduced. Loving your enemy. Honesty and sticking to your word. Making decisions that impact others. The book is just full of great life lessons. One of the side stories that I really liked was Samantha's mother's career decision. I enjoyed seeing it from both Samantha and her parents point of view.

In all honesty there was only one point that just rubbed me the wrong way. Samantha's best friend Makayla is repeatedly threatened with being pulled out of public school and being homeschooled. It is presented as if it is a punishment. It didn't add to the story and as a homeschooling family I felt like it was derogatory to the home educating community.

Even with the above issue I would recommend this to anyone with a spunky tween girl in their life. Samantha is a good role model and the story lines in this series are ones that reflect a belief in God and a strong sense of doing what is right because it is expected. As a parent I appreciate the way Samantha's parents are portrayed. They are completely different people but they love each other and are very involved in their daughter's life.

At the very back of the book are discussion questions. They are thought provoking and would make great conversation starters to discuss the book with your daughter. This is also a book that would be wonderful for a tween book club.

A copy of the book was provided to facilitate my review.

This book is called On the Scene by Robin Carol. On the Scene was a good book but it wasn't my type of book. I usually don't read mysteries.

Although it isn't my type of book I really liked it once I started to read it. This book is about a girl named Samantha Sanderson. Samantha or Sam is a thirteen year-old who really wants to become a reporter when she grows up. Samantha is part of a cheerleader squad and part of the school newspaper and blog. This book is also about a friend of Sam's getting bullied. Sam doesn't know what to do. She struggles with asking should she try to keep it a secret or should she tell the school through the school blog? Will the bully be found? Find out and read the book for yourself.

I would recommend this book for ages 9 and up. This book is Christian fiction and a mystery. The characters' Christian faith help them make choices and accept changes in their lives. I would recommend it because it had a good story, had just the right amount of mystery and is a christian book with appropriate themes for kids in this age group. Even if at first it was not my type of book, once I started reading it I started to enjoy it!