Horrible Harry and the Missing Diamond

Name: Horrible Harry and the Missing Diamond
ISBN: 9780670014262

For the child who loves a good school mystery, this book explores solving problems with friends and learning about honesty when something valuable goes missing.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child is navigating the social complexities of early friendships, especially when accusations and misunderstandings arise. "Horrible Harry and the Missing Diamond" presents a low-stakes school mystery that cleverly explores big themes of honesty, loyalty, and jumping to conclusions. When a valuable diamond ring goes missing from their teacher's desk, everyone suspects the class troublemaker, Harry. His best friend, Doug, must decide whether to trust Harry or believe the evidence. This early chapter book is perfect for newly independent readers, using humor and relatable classroom dynamics to model how to be a good friend, solve problems collaboratively, and understand the importance of telling the truth.

School Life Friendship & Loyalty Friendship & Social Curiosity & Wonder Mystery Teamwork & Collaboration Humor Honesty & Integrity

What Parents Should Know

Moral AmbiguityMild

A main character is wrongly accused of theft, causing friendship tension and internal conflict.

Sensitive Topics

The primary sensitive topic is the accusation of theft. It is handled directly and realistically within a school setting. The resolution is hopeful and reinforces the importance of due process and not jumping to conclusions. There are no religious or metaphorical elements.