The Case of the Pilgrim's Paper: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery: Educational Version

Tommy Watkins rode up to the Broderick house on his bike. He was breathing hard. Sweat was running down his face, but Tommy didn’t seem to care.

“Hi Tommy,” Jamie said. Tommy was in her class at school.

“Someone stole my science experiment,” Tommy wailed. “You guys solve mysteries. I need your help. If I don’t get those pellets back before tomorrow I won’t be able to finish. Then I won’t have a chance to win the science fair prize.” Tommy looked as if he was ready to cry.

“What is the prize?” Jamie asked. 

“It’s a new computer,” he answered. “I was counting on it. My mom can’t afford to buy us a computer since my dad died,” he explained. “It takes forever to get time on the computer at the library. I really need it.”

Who took Tommy’s science experiment, and can Kendall and Jamie prove it?

See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do.

Similar to the old Encyclopedia Brown series, kids get to test their wits and powers of observation against our detectives. These books help kids learn the vital skills of logic and attention to detail in a fun, easy way.

Ages 8 and up.

Educational Versions include exercises designed to meet Common Core standards.

LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books also work well as hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.