About This Book
In Mac Barnett's humorous chapter book, 'The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity,' twelve-year-old Steve Brixton, an avid reader of the fictional Bailey Brothers detective series, finds his world turned upside down when he's mistaken for a real detective. This leads him on a fast-paced adventure where he must evade various adults, including librarians and police, while trying to solve the mystery of a missing quilt containing secret codes. Perfect for readers aged 7-11, this book combines laugh-out-loud humor with a compelling mystery, encouraging problem-solving and resilience. It's an excellent choice for reluctant readers or those looking for an engaging, lighthearted adventure.
When twelve-year-old Steve Brixton, a fan of Bailey Brothers detective novels, is mistaken for a real detective, he must elude librarians, police, and the mysterious Mr. E as he seeks a missing quilt containing coded information.
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1
If you were mistaken for someone else, what kind of person would you want to be mistaken for?
2
Steve loves reading detective novels. How do you think his reading helped him in his real-life mystery?
3
What does it mean to have 'identity'? How does Steve's identity change throughout the story?
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Why do you think the author chose librarians and police as some of the people chasing Steve? What does that add to the humor?
5
If you found a quilt with a secret code, what would be the first thing you'd do?
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