Book details
Meg Mackintosh and the Stage Fright Secret: A Solve-It-Yourself Mystery (Meg Mackintosh Mystery series Book 8)
Description
In this eighth adventure in the popular Meg Mackintosh Mystery series for young readers, children join Meg at school, where the mystery club is performing a play. During the twists and turns of the play, a real mystery takes place on the stage. Young detective Meg, who is the announcer for the play, must use her powers of observation and deduction to solve such questions as Why did the lights go out at the wrong time? What happened behind the curtain? Who stole the valuable prop? and Does the case have something to do with Meg's brother's stage fright? This story features maps, photographs, scrambled codes, and clues hidden in line drawings, inviting even the most intimidated readers to observe the scenes and solve the mystery. An ideal way for teachers to introduce themes of mysteries and theater, this fast-paced suspense story offers a mini-play within the book that can be performed by young readers.
Age
7-9
Text complexity
developing
Length
48 pages
Book in series
#8
Why to read
- Develops Problem-Solving Skills: Reading 'Meg Mackintosh and the Stage Fright Secret' engages young readers in solving mysteries alongside the protagonist, which can help enhance their critical thinking and deductive reasoning abilities.
- Encourages Active Participation: This 'Solve-It-Yourself' mystery book invites readers to participate in the story by solving puzzles and clues before the solution is revealed, making the reading experience interactive and engaging.
- Promotes Reading Comprehension: The book is designed to challenge readers to pay close attention to details, which can improve their reading comprehension and attention to detail.
- Entertaining and Educational: Lucinda Landon's Meg Mackintosh series is known for combining entertainment with education, providing a fun way for children to enjoy reading while learning valuable lessons and skills.