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Sink Detectives Series of Elementary Classroom Chapter Books
Paperback
Chapter BooksGeneral Juvenile Fiction
ISBN13: 9781922508416
Publisher: Marchien Press
Published: Aug 28 2024
Pages: 202
Weight: 0.53
Height: 0.43 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Sink Detectives: Series of Elementary Classroom Chapter Books (Omnibus)
Three illustrated whodunits in one classroom-friendly volume. Twins Lizzie and Simon Sink use careful observation, simple logic and fair play to solve school and small-town mysteries. Short, pacey chapters and clue-rich illustrations make this omnibus ideal for emerging and reluctant readers.
What's inside:
- Part One: Chalk - A classroom incident hurts a much-loved teacher and suspicion spreads. Dust, a scuffed toe and a stray footprint point close to home. The twins must clear their names and find the real culprit.
- Part Two: George Toomee - A long-running disappearance resurfaces. A tiny bird photograph, broken branches and a curious boat send the family beyond Peachborough in search of answers.
- Part Three: Monday - A missing bike and a string of mix-ups put the Sinks in the spotlight at the worst time. Careful thinking and kindness are needed to set things right.
Why readers love it: Short chapters; clear, readable prose; clue-based puzzles that reward close looking and inference; gentle humour, warm endings and fair play throughout.
Perfect for: Classroom read-aloud and small-group discussion; independent reading; fans of school stories, cosy mysteries and puzzle-solving adventures.
Themes and skills: friendship and teamwork; bullying awareness and resilience; noticing small details; asking good questions; making fair choices even when it is hard.
Audience and level: Ages 7-10; Years 3-5 (UK/AUS); Grades 2-5 (US). Suitable for reluctant readers and confident readers.
Format: Omnibus edition. Illustrated.
Setting and tone: a friendly, small-town school community with a lightly nostalgic feel. Character-led mysteries that begin with everyday problems and grow into bigger questions about fairness and responsibility.
Use in the classroom: great for prediction, inference and evidence-gathering activities. Encourages turn-and-talk, vocabulary building and short written responses. Each story invites readers to pause, share a theory and test it against the next clue.
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