Sink Detectives Series of Elementary Classroom Chapter Books - Couverture souple

Maarten, Hendrik

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1922508411 ISBN 13 : 9781922508416

Editeur : Marchien Press, 2024

Synopsis

Sink Detectives: Series of Elementary Classroom Chapter Books (Omnibus)

Three illustrated whodunits in one classroom-friendly volume. Twins Lizzie and Simon Sink use careful observation, simple logic and fair play to solve school and small-town mysteries. Short, pacey chapters and clue-rich illustrations make this omnibus ideal for emerging and reluctant readers.

What’s inside:

1. Part One: Chalk – A classroom incident hurts a much-loved teacher and suspicion spreads. Dust, a scuffed toe and a stray footprint point close to home. The twins must clear their names and find the real culprit.
2. Part Two: George Toomee – A long-running disappearance resurfaces. A tiny bird photograph, broken branches and a curious boat send the family beyond Peachborough in search of answers.
3. Part Three: Monday – A missing bike and a string of mix-ups put the Sinks in the spotlight at the worst time. Careful thinking and kindness are needed to set things right.

Why readers love it: Short chapters; clear, readable prose; clue-based puzzles that reward close looking and inference; gentle humour, warm endings and fair play throughout.

Perfect for: Classroom read-aloud and small-group discussion; independent reading; fans of school stories, cosy mysteries and puzzle-solving adventures.

Themes and skills: friendship and teamwork; bullying awareness and resilience; noticing small details; asking good questions; making fair choices even when it is hard.

Audience and level: Ages 7–10; Years 3–5 (UK/AUS); Grades 2–5 (US). Suitable for reluctant readers and confident readers.

Format: Omnibus edition. Illustrated.

Setting and tone: a friendly, small-town school community with a lightly nostalgic feel. Character-led mysteries that begin with everyday problems and grow into bigger questions about fairness and responsibility.

Use in the classroom: great for prediction, inference and evidence-gathering activities. Encourages turn-and-talk, vocabulary building and short written responses. Each story invites readers to pause, share a theory and test it against the next clue.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Hendrik is an Australian children's author and one half of "Hendrik & Estella". In Sink Detectives, he writes short, clue-packed chapters that build observation, logic and kindness in the classroom. His work blends humour with fair-play puzzles so emerging readers can solve the case and feel clever doing it.

Estella is an Australian illustrator and the visual half of "Hendrik & Estella". She works traditionally before refining artwork digitally. For Sink Detectives she uses clean lines, expressive faces and clue-rich details that help young readers track evidence and enjoy the reveal.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Marchien Press
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1922508411
• ISBN 13: 9781922508416
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Estella Artist
• Nombre de pages: 200
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg