Kid Bits - Mysteries Gr 3-6
by ryanikoglu
Andrew Clements is a genius of writing youth novels under 200 pages with storylines that can keep adults interested too !! He just began a new series --- Andrew Pratt & The Keepers Of The School. We The Children is the first book, so watch for follow-ups !
Clues incorporate compass skills, nautical concepts, a kids' sailing race, and "real 12 year olds" seeking answers to the history of their School and its Founder.
Clements is more tale-worthy than Magic Tree House and Jigsaw Jones series, which are great for developing readers in grades 1-3.
Clements would compare with Enola Holmes mysteries by Nancy Springer. Enola is the younger sister of Sherlock Holmes, who sleuths-in-disguise in late 19th century London, to hide the fact that she is a 14 and female.
Clements would also compare with more difficult mysteries by Blue Balliett such as Chasing Vermeer. Balliett's sleuths are younger, but the stories are more difficult as they play the math game Pentominoes within the storylines.
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It looks like a really cool
It looks like a really cool book.
cool
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