File Under: 13 Suspicious Incidents
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What’s inside...
Match wits with Lemony Snicket to solve thirteen mini-mysteries. Paintings have been falling off of walls, a loud and loyal dog has gone missing, a specter has been seen walking the pier at midnight -- strange things are happening all over the town of Stain'd-By-The-Sea. Called upon to investigate thirteen suspicious incidents, young Lemony Snicket collects clues, questions witnesses, and cracks every case. Join the investigation and tackle the mysteries alongside Snicket, then turn to the back of the book to see the solution revealed. A delicious read that welcomes readers into Lemony Snicket's world of deep mystery, mysterious depth, deductive reasoning, and reasonable deductions. Before the Baudelaires became orphans, before he encountered A Series of Unfortunate Events, even before the invention of Netflix, Lemony Snicket was a boy discovering the mysteries of the world.
Discussion points
What do you think motivates the characters to solve the mysteries in the story?
How would you react if you found yourself in a similar suspicious incident?
Which incident was the most puzzling to you, and why?
What are some clues in the story that helped solve the mysteries?
How do the actions of the characters change your opinion of them throughout the book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start by sharing your own thoughts on a particular incident from the book to open up the discussion.
Encourage your child to think like a detective, piecing together information from the text to form conclusions.
Ask your child how they would solve a similar mystery, encouraging creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Discuss the importance of paying attention to detail and how it can change one's perspective on a situation.
Highlight the moral lessons you believe are conveyed through the story's resolution of each incident.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Critical Thinking
Explanation: This book presents multiple mysteries that challenge young readers to use their deduction skills to solve them alongside the protagonist.
Real-World Application: Children can use these critical thinking skills to solve problems in their daily life, whether it's understanding a math problem or figuring out a puzzle.
Example Lesson: Attention to Detail
Explanation: Each mystery in the book is filled with subtle clues that require careful attention to detail to piece together the solution.
Real-World Application: This skill can help children excel in academic settings and improve their observation skills in practical scenarios, like following instructions or noticing important details in their environment.
Example Lesson: Ethics and Morality
Explanation: The book confronts characters with moral dilemmas, encouraging readers to ponder right from wrong.
Real-World Application: This helps children develop a moral compass and consider ethics in their decisions and interactions with others.