The Case of the Crooked Campaign (Book 9) (The Milo & Jazz Mysteries)
#9 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. Campaign mania hits Westview when Jazz decides to run for school president. But is someone stealing all her best ideas? And how? Milo and Jazz must solve the mystery—before Election Day! 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.
Character compass
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Discussion points
What do you think motivated the characters to act the way they did during the campaign?
How would you handle a situation where you noticed someone was being dishonest?
What do you think makes a good leader? Did any characters in the book display these qualities?
How did Jazz and Milo work together to solve the mystery? What can we learn from their teamwork?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think about the ethical dilemmas in the story by asking how they would feel if they were in the characters' shoes.
Discuss the importance of honesty and integrity, especially in competitive situations like a campaign, and relate it to real-life scenarios.
Explore the character traits of a good leader with your child and ask them to give examples of such traits from their own experiences, such as at school or in sports.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Honesty
Explanation: Throughout 'The Case of the Crooked Campaign,' Milo and Jazz uncover truths in a school election showing the importance of being truthful.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of honesty in their daily interactions and understand that being honest builds trust and integrity in relationships.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: The young detectives employ critical thinking and analytical skills to solve the mystery of the rigged election.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to approach problems methodically and think critically when faced with challenges in school or with friends.
Example Lesson: Civic engagement
Explanation: The focus on a school election introduces children to basic concepts of leadership, voting, and fairness in governance.
Real-World Application: Kids can be encouraged to participate in student councils, understand community issues, and learn the importance of their voice and vote in group decisions.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Milo and Jazz work together, pooling their resources and skills to uncover the mystery, demonstrating effective collaboration.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of cooperating with others to achieve common goals and how teamwork can lead to successful outcomes.
Example Lesson: Justice
Explanation: The book conveys that actions have consequences and stresses the importance of fairness in competitions.
Real-World Application: This instills a sense of justice in children, teaching them to always advocate for fairness in all aspects of life, whether in play or study.