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Genre• Genre is the type or category of a book, such as
mysteries, adventure, science fiction, fantasy and more.
• Where do you see Genre?– Books– Music– Movies and TV– Video Games
Genre Study
Mystery Books
What is a mystery?
Mysteries are stories that have a real setting and a problem to be solved that includes clues, distractions, and an answer to the problem.
Characters
• Detectives or investigators
• Suspects
• Witnesses
SettingMysteries can take place anywhere
Plot
Plot
• A problem to solve
Plot
• A problem to solve• Something is missing
Plot
• A problem to solve• Something is missing• A secret
Plot
• A problem to solve• Something is missing• A secret• An event that isn’t explained
Plot
• A problem to solve• Something is missing• A secret• An event that isn’t explained• Suspense
Clues
Clues
• Hints that help the detectives and reader solve the mystery. They can be things people say or objects that are found.
Distractions
Distractions
• Distractions are things that lead an investigator off the path, including clues that don’t make sense and confuse the investigator.
Cam Jansen
Boxcar Children
Nancy Drew
Chet Gecko
Hardy Boys
Jigsaw Jones
Sammy Keyes
Enjoy a good mystery book from your library!