Mystery tour
By Shirley Jackson
A mystery outing, playful mistakes and unexpected discoveries keep these young readers guessing.
playful · gentle · colourful · engaging
Genres
What is Mystery tour about?
In Mystery Tour, young readers follow a group of children on an outing filled with surprises and questions. This Level 1 Read with Ladybird book also includes the short stories "Put That Back" and "That's Cheating", plus the rhyming story "Wheels". Simple sentences, repeated patterns and colourful illustrations support children who are beginning to read independently. The stories explore everyday adventures, playful mistakes and the excitement of finding out what happens next, making this a gentle introduction to story reading.
About the author
Shirley Jackson was an American author admired for her imaginative storytelling and mysterious, atmospheric settings. She wrote novels and short stories that invite readers to notice small details, ask questions and wonder what might happen next. Her best-known books include The Haunting of Hill House and We Have Always Lived in the Castle. Jackson also wrote warm, funny books about family life, showing her wide range as a writer. Her work continues to inspire readers and storytellers today.
Pages
35 pages
Reading age
Early Reader (5-8)
This edition
1997
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