Detective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail - by Mj Murray (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Dylan's summer just got more exciting. Can he catch the mail thief before they strike again? Join 8-year-old Dylan, his talkative little sister, and his adorable dog as they kick off a summer they'll never forget. Armed with his detective kit, Dylan is ready to solve any crimes in the neighborhood. All he needs is a case to get started. Luckily for Dylan, his neighbor has realized that her mail is missing! Can Dylan and his trusty sidekicks collect the clues and solve the mystery?

For parents of reluctant readers or newly independent readers, Detective Dylan chapter books are packed full of reading-level appropriate text, interesting content, and fast moving plots. Each story includes 20+ illustrations to keep readers engaged.

The Case of the Missing Mail includes a QR code for educators with downloadable curriculum-aligned ELA/Math activities (23 in total!) that are ideal for 1st or 2nd grade classroom use.

• ELA activities focus on developing vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension skills. Each chapter includes a Tier 2 word and discussion prompts.
• Math activities focus on developing fact fluency.

Review Quotes

"MJ Murray has written the perfect book for beginning chapter readers." -Reader's Favorite.

"The writing is upbeat and lively and will keep the target audience of young readers engaged. The tone is bright and sudsy. The text encourages readers to 'join in' as Dylan and Emily hunt for clues and try to piece them together to solve the mystery. It's just fun!" -Reedsy Discovery