The Five are at Kirrin Library to find books to read over the holidays. But their search takes a turn when Anne sees a girl rip a page out of a book... What is she up to? Can the Five solve the mystery?
The Famous Five are making a little public garden for the village. It's the perfect holiday project. After all, nno one loves digging more than Timmy! But when he pulls out a surprise, the Five must investigate.
While tidying up the beach, the Famous Five find a collar. Soon they are searching for a missing dog. And when the Five stop at the village bakery, Timmy picks up a scent that isn't cinnamon buns...
Finding a faded message in a bottle, the Famous Five set off on a treasure hunt. Soon they are deep inside a cave and it's not only an old toy that's lost now! Who will search for Timmy and friends?
The Five are camping on Kirrin Island when they hear a mysterious noise coming from the castle. It can't be the pirates from Dick's story because ghosts aren't real... are they?
When the Famous Five are having a seaside picnic they spot a lamb in trouble. With no one else on hand to help, it's up to the Five to launch a rescue mission. Will they make it in time?
George is on her way to a birthday party with a very special present. But she had better watch out! Two thieves are on her trail and desperate to get their hands on it...
The Five are enjoying the Kirrin Village show with its stalls of yummy treats, a raffle and tastiest jam competition! But when the first prize goes missing, the Five must solve the mystery.
Children are naturally inquisitive from infancy, yet creative and problem-solving skills need to be nurtured as children grow. Like reading and math skills, critical thinking skills require practice. The variety of fun and creative activities in Skill Sharpeners: Critical Thinking will challenge your child to use higher-order thinking skills based on Bloom's Taxonomy.