Nettie stood in the middle of the checkered floor. She stood silently gazing up into the circular cavity above her. The ceiling , several stories up, was domed at the top, with glass panels. She suddenly had the urge to explore her new home. She bounded up the spiral stairs, hands sliding up the oak banister as she ascended. She then ran through room to room exploring each space. Each door leading to an unexpected room. She climbed another staircase. She bursted into a tower room. As soon as she saw it she knew it was her favorite one.She gazed out the windows as London spread out before her. The city’s skyline went on and on and on forever, and ever, rising and falling. She flashed back to earlier that day when mother and father said they would be getting a new home. Ella, Nettie’s maid, had escorted her to the front door of Regent Mansion, and let her in. Instantly she thought it was horrible, no jacuzzi in the bathroom, no swimming pool, no tennis court, no hot tub in the garden, and that’s when Nettie gazed into the atrium above her. This round tower had changed her mind about this house the moment she walked into the tower. Nettie ran down stairs to create a claim that the round tower would become hers. This book is See No Evil, a fictional mystery by Jamila Gavin.

In this story, Nettie is a girl who lives within a rich family. Her father, named Vladimir, earned the fortune that supported Nettie’s family. He was often gone on business trips for days, or sometimes weeks. Her mother, nicknamed Peachy, was a woman of fashion, she always was seen in make up, expensive jewelry, and beautiful clothes(which took what seemed forever to put on everyday). All together they were a happy loving family. Nettie had this amazing tutor, that she loved the most. She always made Nettie laugh and smile. Nettie couldn't imagine a world without her. Her name was Miss. Kovachev. She took Nettie on walks, and picnics. Nettie learned so much from her. One could say that Nettie took her for granted. Then one day, Miss. Kovachev disappeared, and never came back. When Nettie asked her mother, she had said she had left because someone in her family was ill. As years carried on, Nettie grew without her, but still sorrowly missed her very much. One day, Nettie’s Great Aunt Laetitia arrived. Nettie's parents had decided that it was time for her aunt to come live with them, for she was getting old. When her aunt arrived, she made a big scene of it. She walked in the door silently, escorted by her assistant, they both politely. Moments later, when everyone returned to their rooms, there was a large CRASH! Everyone hurried out of their rooms to see what had happened. A giant mirror laid in pieces on the floor. Nettie’s aunt spoke angrily in french and stormed back into her room. Mara, Aunt Laetitia’s assistant exclaimed several snide remarks and stormed into her room also. When nettie asked her mom why her aunt did that, she said that Mara said that Laetitia used to be a graceful, young, very talented ballerina, and disliked mirrors, for they showed her not young and elegant anymore. She also said that Mara was her assistant for most of Laetitia’s life, to help her get ready for her shows. Day’s later, being curios, Nettie walked into Laetitia’s room. Elegant piano music filled the room as her aunt danced on a stage like setting. Her face was painted pale, and she was dressed in a tutu. Nettie was introduced to Mara, and Laetitia. She soon got into dancing lessons with her great aunt- what a better person to learn ballet from than her own famous, great aunt. As Nettie progressed in her ballet classes, she soon became distracted about Miss. Kovachev. This was until one day, when she thought she saw Miss. Kovachev while on horseback during a ride. After that she became more focussed on her and got curious. She went up one day to check on the round tower, that used to be Miss. Kovachev’s room. Nettie had known that she had few belongings she had put in there, but that didn't prevent Nettie from checking the drawers. When Nettie reached the bed drawer, she found a notebook that stated Nettie on the front. Nettie’s heart skipped a beat. She sat down on the bed, and opened up to the first page.

This book was a fantastic mystery that kept me on my toes the entire time. It involved both action, and suspense all the way throughout the story. This short chapter book is perfect for 7’th or 8’th graders. This is so because this story follows a huge archetype throughout the story. The readers needs to be able to understand and grasp the situation to enjoy it, though would seem too silly, or easy to read to any grade above 8’th. That is my evaluation of this book.