Book details
Scaredy Bat and the Sunscreen Snatcher: An Illustrated Mystery Chapter Book for Kids 7-10 (Scaredy Bat: A Vampire Detective Series 2)
Description
Solving crime, one fear at a timeEllie "Scaredy Bat" Spark is a 12 yr old vampire that love solving mysteries, but is afraid of...everything. When Ellie finds out about a class trip to her role model's favorite getaway, she can't believe her luck. But soon Ellie discovers her special sunscreen is missing, and she feels like someone is out to get her. Ellie must overcome her fear of clowns (and disgust with garlic) to solve the mystery of the missing sunscreen...before she ends up with permanent blue dots all over. Or worse, misses out on the biggest class trip of the year. Scaredy Bat and the Sunscreen Snatcher is an imaginative chapter book for kids with themes of bravery, teamwork, and problem-solving. If you like supernatural intrigue, batty humor, and interactive crime solving, then you'll love Marina Bowman's fast-paced mystery.
Age
7-10
Text complexity
beginner
Length
129 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Develops Critical Thinking: Reading 'Scaredy Bat and the Sunscreen Snatcher' engages young readers in a mystery that requires them to think critically and follow clues, which can help improve their problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Encourages Imagination: The illustrated mystery chapter book takes children on an imaginative journey with a unique character, Scaredy Bat, a vampire detective. This encourages readers to visualize the story and stimulates their creativity.
- Promotes Reading Skills: Aimed at kids aged 7-10, this book is designed to help children enhance their reading skills through age-appropriate vocabulary, sentence structure, and chapter length, making it a great tool for developing literacy.
- Fun and Entertaining: With a blend of humor, adventure, and suspense, 'Scaredy Bat and the Sunscreen Snatcher' provides an entertaining reading experience that can foster a love for books and reading in young readers.