Edgar Allan's Official Crime Investigation Notebook
The thief is a poet - or is it the poet is a thief? First Slurpy, then a keychain ... Ms. Herschel's classroom is thief magnet! Convinced that he will solve the crime first, Edgar Allen starts a notebook. But he's not the only junior detective at Wordsmith Elementary. Solving the crime becomes a contest and a testament to friendship, judging others, and jumping to conclusions!
When you put it all together: mystery + humor + short chapters + rhyme and you have a story that is perfect for all readers.
None.
I loved this book! The students in Ms. Herschel's class are authentic and the story is fun. We see the world largely through Edgar's eyes, not just at school, but at home too. The word play, references to great poets, and "revisions" of their work makes this all the more unique.
This is an upper elementary / middle grade mystery with lessons and poetry, too.
There are a ton of poetry and poetry concepts woven into the story. Whether you pull them out as you read along or go back and study them after the mystery is solved, you have a lot to work with to bring this book to life.
4.3
9 to 13
8 to 10
Buy. Even after the mystery is solved, you'll enjoy going back to some of the clever, original poetry that peppers the story. It is the perfect book to pull out every April for National Poet
| Title | Edgar Allan's Official Crime Investigation Notebook |
| About | |
| Author | Mary Amato |
| Publisher | Holiday House © 2011 |
| ISBN | 0823423867 |
| Material | Audio Book |
| Cost | $16.95 |
| Genres | Poetry, Friendship, Mystery, Life Lessons, Crime |
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