Janet Lister Caldwell crafts engaging narratives for younger readers, ranging from adventurous science-fiction novels to collections of short stories. Her writing is deeply rooted in her diverse experiences, including freelance journalism and work within the educational system. This rich background allows her to create stories that are well-received and tested for their intended audience. Her work, often featuring action and adventure, has garnered praise and inclusion in school book catalogs. Caldwell is now returning to writing with renewed enthusiasm, focusing on reworking earlier pieces and creating new illustrations.
The Kids of Grades Three, Four, and Five were setting up their science projects when Eric discovered his hamster was missing! Just before that, Andy had grabbed up the hamster from the maze display, so naturally, he was Eric's first suspect. After hearing one of the girls say she saw Andy put something in the snake's tank, Eric knew for sure! Andy denied it but no one ever believed anything Andy told them. One thing leads to another until it looks like the whole science fair might be ruined!.