Ava & Carol Detective Agency: The Crown Jewels Mystery
#6 of 3 in Ava & Carol Detective Agency Series
What’s inside...
Ava and Carol, middle school super sleuths, enter a contest to find the famed Irish Crown Jewels and win a $10,000 prize. Along with their friend Derik, they embark on an adventure across Concord and Lexington, Massachusetts to solve the mystery of the missing jewels. They encounter competitors with nefarious intentions and must use their detective skills to crack clues and stay ahead. If they win, they plan to help a mother with a physically challenged child afford a much-needed surgery. This historical fiction mystery, the sixth book in the Ava & Carol Detective Agency series, combines history and puzzle-solving in a thrilling adventure.
Discussion points
What do you think motivated Ava and Carol to become detectives and solve the mystery of the Crown Jewels?
How did Ava and Carol work together to solve the mystery? Can you think of a time when you worked well with a friend?
What are some qualities that make a good detective? Do you see any of those qualities in yourself?
How do you think the story would have changed if Ava or Carol had made different decisions?
What did you learn about friendship and teamwork from Ava and Carol's adventure?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to compare and contrast the different characters, discussing their roles and contributions to the story.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next at various points in the book to develop their inference skills.
Discuss the problem-solving techniques used by Ava and Carol, and relate them to everyday challenges your child might face.
Create a fun 'detective' game related to the book’s theme, where your child can hunt for clues around the house based on what they learned from Ava and Carol.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: Ava and Carol work together to solve the mystery of the stolen crown jewels, demonstrating how collaboration can lead to success.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to cooperate with siblings and peers in school projects or sports, understanding that teamwork can achieve greater results than working alone.
Example Lesson: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Explanation: The protagonists analyze clues and make logical deductions to solve the mystery, showcasing the importance of critical thinking.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to apply reasoning and analytical skills to their academic work and personal challenges, fostering decision-making capabilities.
Example Lesson: Honesty and Integrity
Explanation: Throughout their adventure, Ava and Carol remain truthful and make ethical choices even when faced with difficulties, highlighting the value of integrity.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of being honest in their daily interactions and maintaining moral values even in challenging situations.
Example Lesson: Perseverance and Resilience
Explanation: Despite facing setbacks, the characters persist in their quest to find the truth, illustrating resilience.
Real-World Application: Motivates children to keep trying and not give up when facing difficulties in school or in personal endeavors, understanding that persistence is key to overcoming obstacles.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Learning
Explanation: The curiosity of Ava and Carol drives them to uncover the mystery, promoting a love for learning and discovery.
Real-World Application: Inspires children to be curious about the world around them, engage in discovery-based learning, and explore new topics with enthusiasm.