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book nook: mystery & adventure
A to Z Mysteries: The Absent Author by Ron Roy (Ages 4-8)
This is the first installment in a series of books in which the lead character, Dink, stumbles upon mysteries to solve. Although the police think Dink’s favorite author, Wallis Wallace, simply missed his flight, Dink thinks there is more to it. With the help of his friends, Dink will try to solve the mystery. Can you figure out the puzzle to the disappearance of Wallis Wallace?
The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin (Ages 9-12)
With the death of Samuel Westing, 16 tenants of the Sunset towers are heirs to Westing’s fortune. In Westing’s will he claims an heir has caused his death and that to get his millions they must play his crazy game filled with clues, adventures and puzzles. Who will solve the mystery and acquire the two million dollar prize?
Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective by Donald J. Sobol (Ages 9-12)
This book introduces Encyclopedia Brown, a fifth grade bookworm who solves mysteries. Can you use your logic, science knowledge, and good observation and solve the mystery before Encyclopedia Brown does?
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