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Robin Graves and Digger Felps Dig Into the Mystery of “Rumor of a Werewolf”
Robin Graves: “So, Digger, why did Nick head to Sleepy Hollow? Looking for some peace and quiet, or maybe a place to rest . . . forever, shall we say”
Digger Felps: “Nah, Robin, the kid wasn’t shopping for headstones. His parents and sister ditched him for a quick trip to Kansas so they could move their belongings back East. They thought Sleepy Hollow would be a charming little town to solve a mystery. Spoiler alert: they were right.”
Robin Graves: “And what’s the deal with that Headless Horseman Inn? Sounds like my kind of haunt.”
Digger Felps: “Oh, it’s a scream, Robin. Creepy décor, spooky vibes, and guests who might just crawl out of their coffins for midnight snacks. Nick didn’t even get a proper welcome. First person he met was Nancy Drew, and she seemed more like the real deal than some rich girl who inherited a creepy old boarding house!”
Robin Graves: “Speaking of Nancy Drew, what’s her deal? Is she playing detective, or is she just another ghoul trying to upstage the Wendigo?”
Digger Felps: “She’s more like Nick’s unlicensed sidekick. They stumble on clues together, but she has a knack for sniffing out trouble in ways Nick doesn’t. She’s more a young Agatha Christie while Nick’s going full-on Scooby-Doo.”
Robin Graves: “Tell me about Sun Bear. Is he really just this wise man with an exotic past, or one of those cryptic types who makes you think you’re about to solve the mystery when you’re not?”
Digger Felps: “Oh, he’s got the whole ‘wise elder who knows too much’ vibe. He drops Wendigo lore on Nick like it’s the nightly news, but half the time, Nick’s just standing there wondering if this guy’s been sampling the spooky punch.”
Robin Graves: “Alright, let’s talk evidence. What did Nick dig up at the crime scene?”
Digger Felps: “Evidence? Try a buffet of creepy clues like claw marks, suspicious footprints, and what looked like shredded fur. Either it was the werewolf or the local dry cleaner’s mascot had a bad day.”
Robin Graves: “How about R.I.P.’s restaurant? I hear the menu’s to die for.”
Digger Felps: “Oh, it’s killer, Robin. But don’t trust the specials. The restaurant’s more about dishing out clues than food. Nick found out some of the suspects had late-night cravings… for alibis, not appetizers.”
Robin Graves: “Tell me about this ‘70s group Nick kept running into. What’s their deal?”
Digger Felps: “They’re like ghosts of Groovy Past! A bunch of wannabe actors playing TV cops and detective characters, trying to relive the glory days of classic TV. They show up with theories wilder than a disco ball, but somehow, they keep stumbling into the action—bell-bottoms and all.”
Robin Graves: “Let’s not leave out the cryptic messages. What was Nick getting—text messages from the undead?”
Digger Felps: “Not quite. More like spooky riddles leading him to Raven’s Rock. It’s the kind of place you’d expect a werewolf to hang out, but turns out, the truth’s stranger than fur-fiction.”
Robin Graves: “Alright, Digger, time for the big reveal. Who’s the killer, and was it a hairy situation?”
Digger Felps: “We’ll leave that for readers to decide.”
Robin Graves: “Last question, Digger. That strange confrontation on the train ride home. What was that about?”
Digger Felps: “I’m betting it wasn’t a trailer for a Hallmark movie. My money’s on someone who wanted Nick to stay in the mystery business. You know, keep him howling for answers.”
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Middle Grade Mystery Series for boys: Caden Chronicles
Enjoy this middle grade mystery series for boys, girls… even adults who enjoy a good “who done it.”
Writing a great book report can be a challenging assignment because it requires the reader (or listener, if an audio book) to remember and analyze large amounts of information. Information like: the story’s main themes, its plot, character’s external problems and emotional issues.
No worries!
Included in each book are the questions you will need to complete your book report.
With these easy-to-follow “Official Criminal Inquiry” worksheets, you can fill in the answers to the questions while you read. When finished, your book report should be thorough enough to convict a killer!
Middle Grade mystery series readers will love the challenge of discovering who is behind these paranormal, supernatural crimes.
Why should a boy or girl begin reading the Caden Chronicles?
Novels in the Caden Chronicles are fast, fun, clean teen and tween books. Boys and girls will fall in love with the quirky characters Nick meets, their oddball antics, and the way Nick solves murder cases by watching police and detective shows — all while Nick displays daring confidence, while also finding trouble and danger.
Why should parents pick the Caden Chronicles for their boys and girls?
Parents will appreciate the clean elements and moral values that avoid profanity and suggestive situations. As an imperfect teen sleuth, Nick is troubled by the phoniness he sees around him and the lies of others that pass for facts. Above all, he wants to find the truth. This drives him to act in ways that lead him towards danger. Nick believes his generation needs to seek truth and that can only be found by asking hard questions.
Each book has some romance, but it’s innocent and clean. The girls who help Nick solve the cases are independent, smart, brave, and often see things Nick overlooks.
What age is appropriate for these books?
The Caden Chronicles are appropriate for mature sixth grade readers. Other parents may choose seventh or eighth grade, due to the fact that Nick IS solving a murder. Because he watches old copy and detective TV shows in order to solve crimes, he’ll sometimes think and act like an older teen might. The Caden Chronicles are also a great, nostalgic read for adults.
Want to help teen sleuth Nick Caden uncover the mystery behind the avenging ghost?
Complete the “Official Criminal Inquiry” book report found in each book and see if you have the makings of a “cold case” detective. Why not get started today!