Guest Author - Diana Pederson

Murphy, Elspeth Campbell. The Mystery of the Silent Nightingale and The Mystery of the White Elephant. Bethany House Publishers. 1994.

These books are hilarious. Three young cousins have formed their own detective agency. In The Mystery of the Silent Nightingale, Sara-Jane Cooper wants to buy a very special gift for her babysitter. The gift disappears from the store’s window and appears on the babysitter’s doorstep mysteriously. The story is about how the 3 cousins solve the mystery.

The Mystery of the White Elephant involves a church rummage sale. Someone donates a ceramic white elephant to the sale. It disappears before the sale opens. Learn how the three cousins solve this mystery.

Recommendation

Seven to ten year olds love pretending they are detectives. These mysteries will definitely capture their interest. While reading the, they will also learn about the fruits of the spirit. There are 30 books in the complete set.

They may be purchased at your local Christian bookstore or online at amazon.com. An easy way to purchase them is to buy them in collections.



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