The element of mystery in a book is what keeps children turning pages and unable to put a book down.
Mystery books invite children to use problem solving and investigative skills.
Canadian children's authors and illustrators are masters at weaving suspenseful mystery tales that will keep readers of all ages guessing. Become a great detective as you enter the world of picture books, novels, poetry and non-fiction. From Linda Bailey's Stevie Diamond Mystery series, Arthur Slade's Northern Frights series, to Beth Goobie's Before Wings and Eric Walter's Northern Exposures , mystery fans of all ages have a wide variety of outstanding mystery-related books from which to choose. As a special gift to young readers from our Book Week program, every Grade 1 student across Canada will receive a copy of John Bianchi's book Young Authors Day at Pokeweed Public School . Bianchi's cast of characters are recognizable to everyone who has ever set foot in a school.