About This Book
This installment in the beloved Cam Jansen series features Jennifer 'Cam' Jansen, a fifth-grade sleuth with a unique photographic memory. When her mother's video camera, containing footage of a 'scary snake,' is stolen, Cam and her best friend Eric embark on a classic detective adventure. The book is a perfect transitional chapter book, offering a fast-paced, dialogue-led plot that engages young readers without overwhelming them. It gently promotes logic, observation skills, and persistence, making it an excellent choice for children aged 4-11 who are developing their independent reading abilities and love a good mystery.
Cam investigates when a thief steals her mother's video camera and a tape containing footage of a big scary snake.
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Discussion Prompts
1
How does Cam use her photographic memory to help solve the mystery? Can you think of a time your memory helped you?
2
What clues did Cam and Eric find? Which clue do you think was the most important?
3
Why do you think the thief stole the camera and the tape? What was their motivation?
4
How did Cam and Eric work together as friends to solve the mystery? Why is teamwork important?
5
What does it mean to be persistent? How did Cam show persistence in this story?
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