Book details
The Case of the Locked Box (Book 11) (The Milo & Jazz Mysteries)
Published in
2013
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Description
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. Someone stole $100 from a locked cashbox... and almost everyone in school thinks the culprit is Jazz! When Jazz is put on trial in student court, it's up to Milo to prove her not guilty! 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.
Age
7-9
Text complexity
developing
Length
112 pages
Book in series
#11
Why to read
- Develops Critical Thinking: 'The Case of the Locked Box' presents a mystery that encourages readers, particularly young ones, to engage in problem-solving and logical reasoning as they follow Milo and Jazz on their quest to solve the puzzle.
- Enhances Reading Skills: As part of 'The Milo & Jazz Mysteries' series, this book is designed to captivate young readers with its engaging plot, which in turn helps to improve their reading comprehension and fluency.
- Introduces Mystery Genre: This book is a great introduction for children to the mystery genre, offering age-appropriate suspense and intrigue without being too frightening or complex for young readers.
- Promotes Perseverance and Teamwork: Throughout the story, Milo and Jazz demonstrate the importance of perseverance in the face of challenges and how working together can lead to uncovering solutions that might not be apparent when working alone.