Book details
Girl Detective
Description
Imagine if Sherlock Holmes was an eleven-year-old girl!When Friday Barnes, girl genius, solves a bank robbery, she uses the reward money to send herself to Highcrest Academy, the most exclusive boarding school in the country-and discovers it's a hotbed of crime!Soon she's investigating everything from disappearing homework to the terrifying Yeti haunting the school swamp. But the biggest mystery yet is Ian Wainscott, the handsomest (and most arrogant) boy in school who inexplicably hates her. Will the homework be found? Can they ever track down the Yeti? And why is Ian out to ruin her?Girl Detective is the first book in the hilarious Friday Barnes Mystery series.
Age
8-11
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
288 pages
Why to read
- Engaging Mystery Plots: 'Girl Detective' by R. A. Spratt offers readers a series of intriguing mysteries that are both challenging and satisfying to solve, making it a great pick for young readers who enjoy puzzle-solving and detective work.
- Strong Female Protagonist: The book features a smart, resourceful, and independent young female detective, which can inspire confidence and empowerment in young readers, especially girls, by showing them a character who uses her intellect and skills to solve problems.
- Humor and Wit: R. A. Spratt infuses the story with humor and wit, creating an entertaining reading experience that can capture the attention of even reluctant readers. The book's comedic elements make the mystery-solving process fun and engaging.
- Develops Critical Thinking: As readers follow the protagonist's thought process and piece together clues, they develop their own critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills. This can translate to improved problem-solving abilities in real-life situations.