Test your wits in this creepy collection of horror-themed
mini-mysteries, a follow-up to Sleuth & Solve!
How does one boy discover the lair of Frankenstein's monster? What is
the identity of the werewolf who torments an isolated village? And how
do two sisters escape the vengeful Loch Ness Monster?
Welcome to the world of Sleuth & Solve: Spooky, where creepy clues are
hidden in every detail and clever twists put your wits to the test.
These mind-bending mini-mysteries inspired by classic creepy characters
feature familiar fiends as well as terrifying new tales of ghosts,
witches, and more! Solving this suite of spooky puzzles takes keen
observation, strong logic, and lots of creative thinking. Play solo or
with friends, collecting points as you crack each compelling case,
decode the solution using a clever cryptograph, and reveal whose
sleuthing skills reign supreme!
SCARY STORIES ARE IRRESISTIBLE: From monster-themed birthday parties to
Dungeons & Dragons, Stranger Things, and Monsters, Inc., it's clear
that readers of all ages have a perennial predilection for all things
monstrous and scary. These tales are perfect for reading alone or
together, under the covers or in the dark, around the crackling of a
campfire . . . as long as you can crack the case before it's too late.
BOO!
EVERYONE LOVES A GOOD MYSTERY: From Encyclopedia Brown to Sherlock
Holmes to Clue, mysteries transfix, engage, and entertain! Following
the previous two books in the Sleuth & Solve series, this latest smart,
age-appropriate take on mysteries for kids will quickly become a family
favorite.
A-GAME-IN-A-BOOK: This engaging narrative formula incorporates both a
game (players earn points for discerning each answer) and an opportunity
to decrypt and decode the clever solutions to each puzzle, adding
opportunities for interactivity and upping the stakes of the reading
experience.
REINFORCES LOGICAL REASONING SKILLS: These clever mysteries are solved
by way of deduction, inference, and logical reasoning, all of which are
critical thinking skills crucial to young readers' intellectual
development both in and outside of the classroom.
IDEAL FOR RELUCTANT READERS: With a comic-esque style, unique narrative
approach, quirky scenarios, and a compelling mystery/scary stories
theme, this book packs loads of reluctant reader appeal.
Perfect for:
- Fans of scary and spooky stories
- Fans of brainteasers and puzzles
- Mystery aficionados
- Gift-givers
- Parents
- Educators
