What makes a cozy mystery? Did you ever wonder what makes a mystery, cozy? These six elements of a cozy mystery are important in defining the genre.
A collection of early chapter books for beginning readers starring kid-detectives and mysteries to be solved.
Check out this list of mystery picture book recommendations for your third or fourth grade students!
Such a fun unit study for The Boxcar Children!
Looking for fun activities? Love detective activities and secret codes? Today we have 12 mystery activities for kids that are so much fun!
get your middle school kid hooked on these exciting mystery books for middle schoolers, and you'll help develop a reader for life.
Natasha Sharma is an award-winning childrens' books author based in India. Find out more about her books that are known to be a laugh riot and will have your kids reading!
Notorious Mob Thriller book by Ball. Quinn’s life is upended when he takes on a job working with the union’s pension fund. His position...
Interested in writing YA Mystery Books? Here are 10 tips to help you craft a teen suspense novel full of twists and turns... and angst!
Did you know that mystery picture books help children develop thinking skills? It’s almost impossible to read these mysteries without thinking deeply about the clues,...
A fun list of clever middle grade mystery books that kids will want to stay up late reading. Most are series, to capture the attention of reluctant readers.
A plot development shortcut for pantsers or plotters who are STUCK: have fun with these scene writing prompts if you feel like your story is flagging!
Do You Struggle with the Plot of you Novel? You might not be alone. Use these simple tricks to plot your novel plus use the bonus tools for expert plotting!
Writing Worksheet – Solving a Mystery (PDF) You can use this worksheet to: Brainstorm solutions to a mystery that your story/character/life has graced you with. Work backwards from clues that interest you to develop a mystery. Draw up an overview of your mystery so that you can be sure that all your clues aren’t discovered…
Years ago ikat bag shared a mystery birthday party that she and her daughter concocted for the daughter’s eighth birthday. It included a story about stolen vehicles, clues for kids to figure …
Jami Gold's Writing Worksheets: Help for all writers, from newbies to experts and from plotters to pantsers.
Learn about fingerprinting for kids & play detective! Fun ideas for a CSI or spy party or science activity for preschool & elementary ages!
Rediscover the magic of Enid Blyton! 📚✨ Explore timeless adventures and enchanting tales. Relive the childhood stories that captivated generations.
A valuable diamond has gone missing, and only one of her fellow travelers could have stolen it. It's up to our novice detective to solve the crime before the train reaches its destination - or the thief reaches Cora.
The first book in a completely charming series by a well-known Japanese author and illustrator, Chirri & Chirra introduces two girl characters who go on wonderful adventures together through the natural world. Vibrant, lively, and astonishingly sweet in a pure, unsentimental way, these pages present us with relatable children, small animals, lots of food, atmosphere, and many mysteries.Born in Tokyo, Japan, Kaya Doi graduated with a degree in design from Tokyo Zokei University. She got her start in picture books by attending the Atosaki Juku Workshop, held at a Tokyo bookshop specializing in picture books. Since then she has produced numerous picture books featuring her softly styled, color-pencil drawings. She now lives in Chiba Prefecture and maintains a strong interest in environmental and animal welfare issues. Since the earthquake of 2011 she has been active in recovery and shelter efforts for abandoned pets.
Some books are about eggs and ham. Some are about mice and cookies. And some are about the human condition: you, sitting on a couch reading a book as a toddler spills milk on the work clothes you were hoping to just re-wear tomorrow. The…
