The Case of the Buried Bones (Book 12) (The Milo & Jazz Mysteries ®)
#12 of 12 in The Milo & Jazz Mysteries Series
What’s inside...
The Milo & Jazz Mysteries stars two kid detectives-in-training who use STEM problem-solving skills as they race to unravel cases and save the day! Perfect for fans of Encyclopedia Brown, Cam Jansen and Nate the Great. When it's time to dig up the town time capsule, all that is found is a mysterious note…and a skeleton! To everyone's relief, 'Herman' turns out to be the long-lost skeleton from the high school science lab. Can Milo and Jazz gather enough clues to find the missing capsule and solve a 75-year-old mystery? This ideal series for beginning readers making the transition to chapter books has incredible Super Sleuthing activities in each book, including hidden pictures, puzzles, mini-mysteries, and quizzes-plus free online activities.
Discussion points
What do you think motivated the characters to solve the mystery of the buried bones?
How would you describe the relationship between Milo and Jazz? What makes their teamwork effective?
Can you think of a time when you had to solve a mystery or a problem? What steps did you take?
What do you think are the most important clues that helped solve the mystery? How did they lead to the solution?
If you were a character in the book, what role would you choose to play and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use open-ended questions to prompt deeper thinking and understanding of the story’s plot and characters.
Discuss each character’s traits and actions, and ask your child how those elements contribute to the unfolding of the mystery.
Encourage your child to predict future events in the story or how they would have handled the mystery differently, fostering creative thinking.
Relate the problem-solving methods in the book to real-life situations your child might encounter to help them apply these strategies practically.
Celebrate your child’s responses to build their confidence in expressing their thoughts and ideas about the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: In 'The Case of the Buried Bones', Milo and Jazz employ critical thinking and deductive reasoning to solve the mystery of the missing bones.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these problem-solving techniques in their daily life to tackle school assignments or resolve conflicts with friends.
Example Lesson: Importance of teamwork
Explanation: Throughout the story, the young detectives collaborate and share their ideas, showing how teamwork can lead to success.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to value cooperation in group activities at school or in sport teams, enhancing interpersonal skills.
Example Lesson: Attention to detail
Explanation: Milo and Jazz pay close attention to small clues that others might overlook, which is key to solving the mystery.
Real-World Application: Children learn to pay more attention to detail in their studies or while following instructions, improving their analytical skills.
Example Lesson: Persistence
Explanation: Despite facing challenges, Milo and Jazz remain determined and do not give up until they solve the case.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of persistence in achieving goals, whether in academics, sports, or personal projects.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and learning
Explanation: The protagonists' quest to uncover the truth demonstrates an innate curiosity and a desire to learn.
Real-World Application: It inspires children to be inquisitive and explore new areas of knowledge, fostering a lifelong love of learning.