Mystery Tour

spooky · humorous · engaging

What do our readers think of Mystery Tour? (AI-Generated Summary)

Children enjoy the funny skeletons, the gentle spookiness and the repeated words that they can join in with. They especially like spotting what the mysterious shapes and sounds really are.

What does the Pageticker team say about Mystery Tour?

Allan Ahlberg’s Funnybones Mystery Tour: in this Funnybones, a night-time adventure, with friendly skeletons, mysterious shadows and just enough spooky atmosphere to keep things lively without causing nightmares. Repetition, bright illustrations and a satisfyingly silly mystery make it especially good for sharing aloud with younger children who enjoy joining in and spotting clues.

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What is Mystery Tour about?

One dark night, three skeletons set off in their car to uncover six intriguing mysteries. As they journey through the darkness, they encounter a black cat on a roof and a ghostly train in a tunnel. Each discovery adds to the excitement, but the final mystery is the most crucial—if they can't solve it, they won't be able to find their way home!

About the author

Allan Ahlberg is a much-loved British author who has written many fun and imaginative books for children. He is famous for stories like 'Peepo!' and 'Each Peach Pear Plum', which he often created with his wife, Janet. Allan’s books are known for their clever rhymes, gentle humour, and wonderful illustrations.

Discussion ideas around Mystery Tour

Mysterious in the dark: Why do ordinary things seem mysterious at night, and what might you mistake for something else in the dark?

Brave skeletons: How do the three skeletons show that they are curious or brave during their journey?

Spooky or funny?: Which parts feel spooky, and which parts make the story funny? How does the book do both?

Solving clues: Which mystery would you most like to investigate, and what clues would you look for?

Finding your way home: What helps people find their way when they are lost, and what would you do if you could not remember where you had left your car?