About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts showing an interest in how things work under the hood or enjoys the satisfaction of solving a puzzle before the characters do. It is the perfect bridge for a young reader who finds traditional narratives a bit slow and prefers the active engagement of logic problems and technical sleuthing. Amanda and Sherlock Jones are tech-savvy detectives who lead the reader through three distinct mysteries involving computer piracy, a bomb threat, and a puzzling baseball game. Beyond the plot, the book emphasizes logical thinking, the importance of teamwork, and the thrill of digital discovery. It is an excellent choice for 8-12 year olds who love STEM topics and want to feel like an active participant in the story rather than just an observer.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
While a 'bomb threat' sounds intense, the treatment is secular and very much in the vein of an 80s Saturday morning cartoon. The peril is light and the focus remains on the intellectual challenge of the puzzle rather than the danger of the situation. There is no actual violence or trauma depicted.
