Mystery+and+Thrillers

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In a mystery novel, the main character is trying to solve a puzzle, get at the truth of something, or discover something that is hidden. After that definition, a mystery can take off in many directions. Mystery can combine many genres, including historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, or humor, and can include nonfiction and graphic novels. Read this blog post, "Is Your Novel 'Mystery,' 'Thriller,' or 'Suspense,'"written for authors who are trying to figure out which genre they have written.

This month, you will need to read three mystery/thriller/or suspense novels.

The Books
At least **one** novel must be from the 2013 Edgar Nominees Juvenile or Young Adult category or 2013 Agatha Award Nominees Children's/Young Adult categories. These are great places to find the best in the latest mysteries published with middle grades and YA in mind. The Edgar Award : The Mystery Writers of America award the Edgar to the best in mystery fiction, nonfiction, and television produced each year. Agatha Awards : The Agatha Awards recognize the best in mysteries published each year in the tradition of Agatha Christie, the first lady of mysteries.

For the other **two** novels, choose from the above lists or from any of these additional lists or series: Booklist - Top 10 Crime Fiction for Youth, 2013 Booklist - Core Collection: Nancy Drew Redux 39 Clues Series The Susan Carol and Steven mysteries by John Feinstein (mystery AND sports) Alex Rider Series by Anthony Horowitz Gallagher Girl Series by Ally Carter Sleuth Forensic Mysteries by Alane Feguson The Janie Series by Caroline B. Cooney Theodore Boone, Kid Lawyer series by John Grisham The Code Buster's Club series by Penny Warner

**Online resources for this genre:**
Libby's Guide: Great Books for Children and Young Adults: Julie Green: Unpacking a Standard with Mysteries Penguin Group: Lesson Plans for Theodore Boone, Kid Lawyer series Edgar Award Database: [|Search for nominees and winners in Juvenile and Young Adult categories]

Youtube Booktrailers: When You Reach Me Theodore Boone Kid Lawyer: Shelter: A Mickey Bolitar novel

Mystery promotion ideas: Dying for a Great Book Lucky Dip (sort of like Blind Date with a Book) Crime Scene When you are creating displays,don't forget nonfiction mysteries and mystery-related titles such as unsolved mysteries and books about forensics and crime solving.

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