Hauntings and Heists (The Mysterious Four)
A detective, as defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary, is "one who is employed or engaged in detecting (determining the facts) lawbreakers or in getting information that is not readily or publicly accessible."
So, when you think of detectives, do the names Sherlock Holmes, Nancy Drew, and the Hardy Boys come to mind? While these notable figures are certainly some of the most well known crime-solvers in literature, the characters in Hauntings and Heists, Book #1 of The Mysterious Four series by Dan Poblocki, can be called detectives in their own right.
In this book, you'll meet Viola, Sylvester, Rosie, and Woodrow, the members of the Mysterious Four group, as they try to solve various unknowns and mysteries in six questions or less. And if you're thinking, how are these four middle schoolers solving crimes in six questions or less? Not to worry because these "mysteries" are really stepping stones to becoming superb detectives. The characters focus on finding all of the facts, observing their surroundings, looking for minute details, and thinking outside of the box in order to come up with the final answer to the question.
I highly recommend this short yet entertaining read to anyone who's interested in coming up with the right question(s) to solve a mystery.
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Comment #26 | Posted by: azurewords1 on June 25, 2011 at 05:29 PM
this book is such a blast
Comment #27 | Posted by: vernon on June 27, 2011 at 06:40 PM
to dyla the name of the book is called
Mysterious Benedict Society
Comment #28 | Posted by: famename8 on June 28, 2011 at 12:11 AM
to Dylan the name of the book is called
Mysterious Benedict Society
Comment #29 | Posted by: famename8 on June 28, 2011 at 12:12 AM
I think this story is great because IT tells about 4 famous detectives.
Comment #30 | Posted by: MARLEY on June 28, 2011 at 09:31 PM
allI have to say is that I love mysteries!!!
Comment #31 | Posted by: sachi on July 22, 2011 at 11:10 PM