Deductive Detective, The

by Brian Rock
Deductive Detective, The
Author: Brian Rock
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
Total Pages: 18
Release: 2013-02-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 160718625X
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Someone stole a cake from the cake contest—who could it be? Twelve animal bakers are potential suspects but Detective Duck uses his deductive reasoning skills to “quack” the case. After all, the thief left hairs behind so the thief wasn’t a bird. Follow along as he subtracts each suspect one at a time to reveal just who the culprit was. This clever story will have children of all ages giggling at the puns and the play on words.

A Midterm Night's Scheme

by Trina Robbins
A Midterm Night's Scheme
Author: Trina Robbins
Publisher: Graphic Universe ™
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2014-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1467736066
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Help! Just before the science fair, a set of magic potions disappear from Luna's locker! The Chicagoland Detective Agency takes up the young witch's case. If Raf, Megan, and Raf's talking dog Bradley can handle space aliens, mummies, and ghosts, this case is child's play! But when a potion goes awry and a hooded stalker and a wannabe master criminal intervene, the case takes a wild turn into a full-blown catastrophe. Will love-smitten supersleuth Megan and jet-pack inventor Raf be able to straighten out this mess in time? Or will Bradley's nose save the day once more?

Comprehension detective

by Gunter Schymkiw
Comprehension detective
Author: Gunter Schymkiw
Publisher: R.I.C. Publications
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2003
Genre: Creative thinking
ISBN: 1863118624
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A variety of high interest mystery stories. Promotes logical and creative thinking. Encourages data collection skills and the drawing of conclusions.

Detective Zebra & the Mystery of the Missing Tarts

by Gill McLean
Detective Zebra & the Mystery of the Missing Tarts
Author: Gill McLean
Publisher: 'The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc'
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2020-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1499486669
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Young curious readers will meet Detective Zebra and his trusty partner Dot as they investigate their first mystery: the untimely disappearance of the jam tarts. Who could have taken the delicious sticky treats? Readers will follow the crumbs to find out.

The Sherlock Holmes Book

by DK
The Sherlock Holmes Book
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 1100
Release: 2015-10-20
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1465449973
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The Sherlock Holmes Book, the latest in DK's award-winning Big Ideas Simply Explained series, tackles the most "elementary" of subjects--the world of Sherlock Holmes, as told by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The Sherlock Holmes Book is packed with witty illustrations, clear graphics, and memorable quotes that make it the perfect Sherlock Holmes guide, covering every case of the world's greatest detective, from A Study in Scarlet to The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place, placing the sorties in a wider context. Stories include at-a-glance flowcharts that show how Holmes reaches his conclusions through deductive reasoning, and character guides provide handy reference for readers and an invaluable resource for fans of the Sherlock Holmes films and TV series. The Sherlock Holmes Book holds a magnifying glass to the world of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary detective.

Talking About Detective Fiction

by P. D. James
Talking About Detective Fiction
Author: P. D. James
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2011-05-03
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0307743136
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P. D. James, the undisputed queen of mystery, gives us an intriguing, inspiring and idiosyncratic look at the genre she has spent her life perfecting. Examining mystery from top to bottom, beginning with such classics as Charles Dickens's Bleak House and Wilkie Collins's The Woman in White, and then looking at such contemporary masters as Colin Dexter and Henning Mankell, P. D. James goes right to the heart of the genre. Along the way she traces the lives and writing styles of Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, Dashiell Hammett, and many more. Here is P.D. James discussing detective fiction as social history, explaining its stylistic components, revealing her own writing process, and commenting on the recent resurgence of detective fiction in modern culture. It is a must have for the mystery connoisseur and casual fan alike.

The Oxford Book of English Detective Stories

by Patricia Craig
The Oxford Book of English Detective Stories
Author: Patricia Craig
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 554
Release: 1992
Genre: Detective and mystery stories, English
ISBN: 9780192829689
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Essential reading for all armchair detectives, this collection of 33 classic whodunits is the cream of crime writing.

Looking for Clues with a Detective

by Joan Stoltman
Looking for Clues with a Detective
Author: Joan Stoltman
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2018-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1538212358
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The classic detective character is an easily recognizable part of storytelling in so many books, television programs, and movies today. Now, young readers get a chance to learn how detective work is done from the inside. By explaining field terminology and investigative techniques in clear, engaging language, readers will get a compelling overview of the world of detective work. Further inspiration to solve a mystery comes from fun, stimulating activities throughout the book, including a larger project at the end. This volume is sure to be in heavy demand in any collection.