One missing torch! Millions of immigrants! Four funny friends! A sea of taxis and time is running out! Four real kids on a visit to New York City get gridlocked in a mystery that takes them on a wild hair-raising tour of the Big Apple's famous landmarks to find a priceless missing piece of history. How do you have to be to solve this myster• Full of fascinating historic facts? Grab a taxi and find out! But hold on tight for the ride!! 

LOOK what's in this mystery - people, places, history, and more! 
Fourth of July history • Facts and history about New York City and its Landmarks • Statue of Liberty history and facts • Liberty Island history • Ellis Island • Immigration • Puzzle and Problem Solving using Analytic techniques • Star-Spangled Banner Words • Empire State Building history and facts • USS Museum history and facts New York Harbor • Manhattan • Metropolitan Museum of Art • Central Park • Yankee Stadium • Times Square. 
Like all of Carole Marsh Mysteries, this mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that will keep kids begging for more! This mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, built-in book club and activities.