How a Great Mystery is Good Reading for Your Child

Although most mysteries are read by children for fun, they also help develop their reasoning skills as well as ignite a desire for the written word.

There are several popular classic mystery series in bookstores and libraries today that keep the children turning the pages. Nancy Drew Mysteries, which normally tops the list, is about a young girl who attracts unusual and mysterious situations. Before you know it she is in it up to her ears while her reader’s eyes are glued to the pages. Nancy Drew was created in 1930 and hasn’t lost her appeal. Another mystery series that is similar is that of Trixie Belden. She is adventurous and likable and apparently very easy for young girls to relate to.

The Hardy Boys Mysteries is a duo of brothers Frank and Joe who all the girl readers fall in love with. A very interesting mystery series is called the Boxcar Children. It is based on the fictitious four Alden orphans who live in a boxcar until their Uncle comes to save them. Their mystery solving does not stop but increases after their rescue.

There is a free mystery lesson plan program available for children at mysterynet.com that uses the mystery format to further develop a child’s awareness of surroundings and events. The students eventually learn to formulate and write mysteries of their own.

Whether you encourage your children to read mysteries for entertainment or as a learning tool, they will develop their minds and reasoning skills. You could have a future famous mystery writer growing up in your family.