Author Description

A missing measuring cup. A math riddle scavenger hunt. A crooked cardboard castle. Misplaced art supplies and a misread matrix. The cases keep coming. You're the detective; come save the day! In this lighthearted mystery game book for grades 3-5, kids become the detective. They will solve silly, age-appropriate cases with logic, clues, and curiosity. These math-centered stories are never morbid, always playful, and sometimes absurd. Solve these fun math mysteries for kids and bring new skills to life! Why kids (and grown-ups) love it: Encourages a love for math and logic puzzles Improves reading comprehension, critical thinking, and problem solving skills Boosts attention to detail with screen-free fun Lots of fun illustrations that tell a story Light, funny, and positive stories that end well (even if there is sparkly goo everywhere) Perfect for intermediate readers as solo sleuths or a team of family and friends to investigate together as a math read-aloud adventure! This is not a chapter book, but a collection of interactive illustrated mystery stories told one clue-filled page at a time. Each case has a clear format: Case file story - Suspect list - Four clue-finding locations - Final clues and Key questions - Solution. Use your brain. Find the clues. Save the day. It's up to you, Detective, to solve the mystery.