The Case of the Mossy Lake Monster

We have many different mystery series in our library, and as I was gathering examples to show to the second grades, I discovered The Doyle and Fossey Science Detectives series by Michele Torrey. It is definitely one of my new favorites! Two fifth grade detectives work to solve four scientific cases. The mysteries are followed by experiments and activities that are related to the solutions. This series is perfect for mystery readers who love science and fun!

If you liked Harry Potter...

After eyeing it on the shelf for over a year, I finally read Midnight for Charlie Bone by Jenny Nimmo. Fans of Harry Potter are sure to like this one. Charlie is a ten year old boy who discovers that he has the ability to hear the voices of people in photographs. Charlie and his friends try to find a girl who has been missing for years. The book is full of mystery, suspense, and magic. If you read it, be sure to let me know your thoughts. Would you like to read more of this series?