Book details
The Gross Ghost Mystery (Frank and Joe Hardy: The Clues Brothers #1)
Description
The Hardy Boys, Frank and Joe, newcomers to Bayport, encounter a local bully who throws their friend Chet's baseball glove into a spooky mansion. As they promise to retrieve the mitt, they must confront the bully and investigate unexplained skeleton footprints inside the mansion. Their search leads them to discover not only the baseball mitt but also a skeleton, a brain, and blood, unraveling an intriguing mystery within the spooky old house. Original.
Age
7-9
Text complexity
developing
Length
80 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Introduction to Mystery Genre: 'The Gross Ghost Mystery' is an excellent starting point for young readers who are new to the mystery genre. It provides a fun and engaging way to introduce the elements of suspense, clues, and detective work.
- Develops Critical Thinking: As readers follow Frank and Joe Hardy on their adventure, they are encouraged to think critically and solve puzzles alongside the characters, enhancing their problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Relatable Characters: The Clues Brothers series features younger versions of the famous Hardy Boys, making the characters more relatable to a younger audience and providing a connection to the classic Hardy Boys series for future reading.
- Entertaining and Educational: The book combines entertainment with education, as readers learn about teamwork, perseverance, and the value of using logic and observation to tackle challenges, all wrapped up in an enjoyable story.