Solve Your Own Mystery: The Time Thief
#2 of 3 in Solve Your Own Mystery Series
What’s inside...
Welcome to Haventry, a town where the ordinary and extraordinary collide, with ghosts, werewolves, and zombies living side by side. When a fiendish crime is committed, you become the detective in charge of solving the mystery. With one puzzling mystery, several slippery suspects, and endless possibilities, can you crack the case? The story continues at the Museum of Magical Objects and Precious Stones, which is hosting a time-travelling showcase. When the main exhibit, the Time Sponge, is stolen, you are tasked with finding the thief. With the ability to stop and start time, you must determine who has the strongest motive among the minotaur chief of police, a band of shoplifting mermaids, the museum's gorgon curator, or even your own yeti partner. With hundreds of paths to choose from and no dead ends, you'll solve the mystery every time in this fantastically imaginative, interactive detective story.
Discussion points
What would you do if you discovered a time-traveling gadget?
How did the actions of the characters affect their journey through time?
What is one thing you would change if you could travel back in time, and why?
How do you think teamwork helped the characters solve the mystery?
What did you learn about handling unexpected situations from the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Foster curiosity by asking your child how they would use time travel in their daily life. Encourage them to think about consequences of actions, similar to the characters in the book. Discuss the importance of working together to solve problems, drawing parallels with real-life scenarios. Enhance comprehension by connecting themes of the book to personal experiences or aspirations, making the discussion more relatable and impactful.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: In 'Solve Your Own Mystery: The Time Thief', children are faced with puzzles and clues that they must piece together to solve the mystery surrounding the stolen time. This engages the reader in logical thinking and decision-making processes.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to approach real-life problems methodically and think critically about possible solutions.
Example Lesson: Understanding consequences
Explanation: As children make choices to advance the story, they see the outcomes of their decisions play out, teaching them that actions have consequences.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand the importance of considering the impact of their actions in various situations in their lives, such as at school or with friends.
Example Lesson: Value of teamwork
Explanation: The characters in the book often collaborate to solve the mystery, teaching the reader about the importance of working with others.
Real-World Application: Promotes collaborative skills by encouraging children to work together with peers or family members in tasks or projects.
Example Lesson: Time management
Explanation: Throughout the book, the significance of time, and managing it wisely, is highlighted as the characters race against the clock to retrieve the stolen time.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of prioritizing tasks and managing their time efficiently during daily routines or while doing homework.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Characters in the book take on the responsibility of solving a major problem affecting their community, demonstrating the importance of taking initiative.
Real-World Application: Instills a sense of duty in children, encouraging them to take responsibility in their own lives, whether it's completing school assignments or helping around the house.