Cam Jansen: The Ghostly Mystery

Name: Cam Jansen: The Ghostly Mystery
ISBN: 9780142402870

by David A. Adler

Fifth-grader Cam Jansen, known for her incredible photographic memory, blinks "click!" to solve a spooky mystery involving a thief disguised as a ghost. Join Cam and her best friend Eric as they piece

About This Book

Cam Jansen: The Ghostly Mystery #16 is a classic transitional chapter book for young readers, featuring fifth-grader Jennifer "Cam" Jansen, a clever detective with a photographic memory. In this installment, Cam and her friend Eric must uncover the truth behind a thief using a ghost disguise. The series is praised for promoting logic, observation skills, and persistence, making it an excellent choice for children ready for their first chapter books. It offers a light, fast-paced, and dialogue-led story, perfect for building reading confidence and fostering a love for mysteries.

Cam uses her photographic memory to catch a thief disguised as a ghost.

Concepts

Curiosity & Wonder Friendship & Loyalty Resilience & Perseverance Self-Confidence & Identity Teamwork & Collaboration Justice & Fairness Honesty & Integrity Making Friends Growing Up Mystery Ghosts School Life Friendship & Social Puzzles & Games

Heads up, parents

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Discussion Prompts

How does Cam use her photographic memory to solve the mystery? Can you think of a time your memory helped you?

Why do you think the thief disguised themselves as a ghost? What other disguises might work?

What clues did Cam and Eric notice that helped them figure out the mystery? How important is paying attention to details?

Have you ever had to be brave when you were a little scared, like when facing something 'ghostly'?

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