About This Book
This humorous chapter book follows the endearing penguin duo, Gus and Gertie, as they arrive at the Animals Winter Olympics with big dreams. Their plans take a comical turn when synchronized swimming isn't an event, and then a real mystery unfolds as lucky charms, including Gertie's, are stolen. Young readers are invited to help solve the crime by spotting clues in Gus's snapshots. It's a lighthearted adventure perfect for early to mid-elementary children, blending slapstick humor with a gentle whodunit plot, promoting themes of friendship, problem-solving, and good sportsmanship.
The slapstick sequel to Gus & Gertie and the Missing Pearl is now available in paperback! Gus and Gertie arrive at the Animals Winter Olympics with dreams of winning gold as Antarcticas first synchronized swimming team. But first they find out that swimming isnt even an event at the winter games, and then Gerties good-luck pin gets stolen-along with the other athletes lucky charms. Can readers find the clues hidden in Guss snapshots and help solve the crime?
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Discussion Prompts
1
What makes Gus and Gertie good friends and teammates?
2
If you were at the Winter Olympics, what event would you want to compete in?
3
How did Gus and Gertie show perseverance even when things didn't go as planned?
4
What clues did you notice in the pictures that helped solve the mystery?
5
Why do you think the thief stole the lucky charms?
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