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Award winning
InvestiGators: Off the Hook
John Green, 2021
208 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery plot enhances critical thinking.
Dynamic characters foster emotional intelligence.
Humorous content ensures enjoyable learning experience.
Encourages teamwork and perseverance.

InvestiGators: Off the Hook
John Green, 2021
Famous Five Colour Short Stories: The Library Mystery
Enid Blyton, Sufiya Ahmed, 2025
80 pages
Why to read
Engages children with mystery and adventure.
Encourages teamwork and friendship values.
Stimulates cognitive development through problem-solving.
Captivating, age-appropriate language and themes.

Famous Five Colour Short Stories: The Library Mystery
Enid Blyton, Sufiya Ahmed, 2025
Award winning
Sherlock Holmes: The Dying Detective (Sweet Cherry: Easy Classics Sherlock Holmes (US Edition))
Stephanie Baudet, 2022
120 pages
Why to read
Engages young minds with intriguing mystery.
Introduces deductive reasoning and analytical skills.
Enhances vocabulary through classic literature.
Strengthens focus and attention to detail.

Sherlock Holmes: The Dying Detective (Sweet Cherry: Easy Classics Sherlock Holmes (US Edition))
Stephanie Baudet, 2022
Award winning
Christie and Agatha's Detective Agency: A Discovery Disappears (Christie and Agatha's Detective Agency (US edition), 1)
Pip Murphy, 2022
128 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery plot sparks curiosity and imagination.
Characters exemplify teamwork, enhancing social skills.
Encourages logical thinking and attention to detail.
Perfect for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Christie and Agatha's Detective Agency: A Discovery Disappears (Christie and Agatha's Detective Agency (US edition), 1)
Pip Murphy, 2022
Award winning
Sherlock Bones and the Curse of the Pharaoh’s Mask (2) (Adventures of Sherlock Bones)
Tim Collins, 2023
192 pages
Why to read
Mystery adventure sparks curiosity and problem-solving skills.
Engages young readers with a thrilling, imaginative plot.
Cultivates critical thinking through suspenseful clues and puzzles.
Promotes literacy and enhances focus in a fun way.

Sherlock Bones and the Curse of the Pharaoh’s Mask (2) (Adventures of Sherlock Bones)
Tim Collins, 2023
Award winning
Ra the Mighty: The Great Tomb Robbery
Amy Butler Greenfield, A. B. Greenfield, 2019
255 pages
Why to read
Captivating mystery set in ancient Egypt.
Focuses on teamwork, courage, and friendship.
Encourages historical curiosity and learning.
Ideal for engaging young readers.

Ra the Mighty: The Great Tomb Robbery
Amy Butler Greenfield, A. B. Greenfield, 2019
Award winning
Myth of the Rain Forest Monster (The Boxcar Children Creatures of Legend)
Gertrude Chandler Warner, Aimee Lilly, 2021
144 pages
Why to read
Adventure meets legend in thrilling forest setting.
Encourages teamwork, bravery, and curiosity.
Boosts literacy with engaging narrative and vocabulary.
Ideal read for bonding and interactive discussions.

Myth of the Rain Forest Monster (The Boxcar Children Creatures of Legend)
Gertrude Chandler Warner, Aimee Lilly, 2021
The Rainbow Mystery: (Katie Woo and Pedro Mysteries)
Fran Manushkin, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery sparks curiosity and critical thinking.
Colorful, relatable characters enhance connection and interest.
Encourages problem-solving skills through entertaining narrative.
Supports developmental learning in a fun context.

