Books in Rourke's Mystery Chapter Books series

Missing tooth, a hunk of cheese, and white fur are the clues Tully has to solve the latest mystery at Watson Elementary. With the help of the Gumshoe Gang, she sets off to find out who stole CoCo the turtle. But more importantly, why? This latest case comes just when she’s planning her birthday party and trying to find out who she really is. Talk about a full plate. These mysteries are perfectly suited to keep readers guessing as they solve for clues. With longer sentences and fewer illustrations, they are just the right fit for your early fluent reader.• Underlying issues related to friends, family, and growing up• Extensive back matter• Keeps kids guessing with false clues

Queeneka and Klaude are not very happy about their roles in the school play, Candy Dreams. They were both trying for the lead role and shy, quiet Javier beat them both! Things get even stickier at rehearsals when Klaude tries to remember his lines and Javier’s and when Queeneka adds more lines and solos to hers. No one is working as a team to make the play successful. That is, not until Javier goes missing on opening night! Can everyone work together to find Javier? Will Mrs. Holmes cancel the play? And who is that man hiding and lurking around the school?These mysteries are perfectly suited to keep readers guessing as they solve for clues. With longer sentences and fewer illustrations, they are just the right fit for your early fluent reader.-Extensive back matter -Underlying issues related to friends, family, and growing up-Keeps kids guessing with false clues

Divya’s day started out rough. She almost missed the bus and had a rough ride to school. Divya knew that her rough day was nothing compared to what Bus Driver McCool was going through. He never forgot Divya or drove like a race car driver. Something was up. Determined to find out answers and help, Divya follows Bus Driver McCool. What she finds out is not at all what she thought.These mysteries are perfect for your early fluent reader. With longer sentences and fewer illustrations, these are suited to keep readers guessing as they solve for clues. -Underlying issues related to friends, family, and growing up-Keeps kids guessing with false clues -Extensive back matter

Klaude is the class clown. He likes to make people laugh but not everyone finds him funny. The Golden Spoon Award is given to students who display proper lunchroom behavior and Klaude is one of the winners! He’s never won anything in his life! But not everyone is excited and they are showing it. During the special luncheon someone sabotages his spaghetti, takes a bite out of his cake, and breaks his first trophy ever. Who would be so mean to him? Why is someone so mad at Klaude for winning the Golden Spoon Award? More importantly, will he get a new slice of cake?These mysteries are perfect for your early fluent reader. With longer sentences and fewer illustrations, these are suited to keep readers guessing as they solve for clues. -Underlying issues related to friends, family, and growing up-Extensive back matter -Keeps kids guessing with false clues

The Gumshoe Gang has their next case and it hits close to home. One of their own detectives is missing his RC race car and has to crack the ransom note! Caleb needs his car back in order to compete in the school’s RC race car race on Sunday and he has no time for these nonsense riddles. Can his friends help him crack the notes? Who would steal a RC race car anyway? And why does it smell like rotten eggs?These mysteries are perfectly suited to keep readers guessing as they solve for clues. With longer sentences and fewer illustrations, they are just the right fit for your early fluent reader.-Underlying issues related to friends, family, and growing up-Keeps kids guessing with false clues -Extensive back matter

In Gumshoe Gang Cracks the Case, readers will help discover who destroyed Alex’s science project before the Science Fair happens.Rourke's Mystery Chapter Books introduce intermediate students to the genre of mystery. Each 64-page title offers a different mystery that students solve through clues about the setting and characters. With longer text, few illustrations, and a more complex story structure, students strengthen reading comprehension skills all while having fun.

Even though Rocket is the fastest kid in third grade, his dyslexia makes him a slow reader. When he finds coded notes, Rocket knows he needs the help of his friends, the Gumshoe Gang. Together they try to crack the secret messages but find they are stuck. Can the Gumshoe gang crack this case? Is Mrs. Flores in danger? And is the new computer teacher really an alien?These mysteries are perfect for your early fluent reader. With longer sentences and fewer illustrations, these are suited to keep readers guessing as they solve for clues. -Extensive back matter -Underlying issues related to friends, family, and growing up-Keeps kids guessing with false clues

What do glitter snowflakes, aliens, and singing have in common? Join the Gumshoe Gang at Watson Elementary as they solve the latest mystery. Lyra is so excited for the Christmas concert that she has a hard time focusing on anything else. That is until someone starts sabotaging the decorations needed for the concert. Who would want to get the concert canceled? Why are the teachers acting so strangely? These mysteries are perfectly suited to keep readers guessing as they solve for clues. With longer sentences and fewer illustrations, they are just the right fit for your early fluent reader.-Extensive back matter-Keeps kids guessing with false clues-Underlying issues related to friends, family, and growing up

A Tricky Sleepover introduces early readers to chapter books by creating a familiar setting that showcases a variety of important social and emotional concepts associated with growing up.Rourke's Beginning Chapter Books deliver realistic fictional narratives that are relatable and fun for young readers. With 48 pages of bold illustrations, simple language, and engaging discussion questions, transitioning readers can enjoy following the chapters while also building their comprehension skills.

Maddie's Pet Peeve introduces early readers to chapter books by creating a familiar setting that showcases a variety of important social and emotional concepts associated with growing up.Rourke's Beginning Chapter Books deliver realistic fictional narratives that are relatable and fun for young readers. With 48 pages of bold illustrations, simple language, and engaging discussion questions, transitioning readers can enjoy following the chapters while also building their comprehension skills.

Birthday Gone Wrong introduces early readers to chapter books by creating a familiar setting that showcases a variety of important social and emotional concepts associated with growing up.Rourke's Beginning Chapter Books deliver realistic fictional narratives that are relatable and fun for young readers. With 48 pages of bold illustrations, simple language, and engaging discussion questions, transitioning readers can enjoy following the chapters while also building their comprehension skills.

Romy was having a bad morning. To top it off he didn’t get to be Nurse Strongman’s assistant because he was late to school. He felt really bad for letting Nurse Strongman down but maybe he could make it up to him! A new case just FLEW into his lap: who turned the owl mascot pink? Romy, hoping to solve the case alone, quickly accuses many of his friends without having all his facts. Can Romy solve the case and keep his friends? Will he make his parents and Nurse Strongman proud? These mysteries are perfectly suited to keep readers guessing as they solve for clues. With longer sentences and fewer illustrations, they are just the right fit for your early fluent reader.-Underlying issues related to friends, family, and growing up-Extensive back matter -Keeps kids guessing with false clues