About This Book
In "The Mystery of the Hidden House," the sixth book in Enid Blyton's beloved Five Find-Outers series, the intrepid child detectives decide to play a trick on Mr. Goon's nephew, Ern, by inventing a fake mystery. However, their playful deception takes a serious turn when Ern vanishes, drawing the children into a genuine kidnapping plot involving real criminals. This classic middle-grade mystery is perfect for children aged 10-14, offering a blend of suspense, adventure, and teamwork. It encourages critical thinking as readers follow the clues alongside the Find-Outers, making it an engaging read for young detectives.
Where could Mr. Goon's nephew have disappeared to? Mr. Goon has forbidden the Five Find-Outers from solving mysteries -- so they decide to make one up for his nephew, Ern! But what will happen when Ern disappears, and their pretend mystery turns into a real one? Mysterious, exciting, and very adventurous, this book is perfect for a kid of eight to ten. This will make kids puzzle their brains, trying to figure out different things.
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What do you think about the Find-Outers' initial prank on Ern? Was it a good idea?
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How did the Find-Outers work together to solve the mystery? What were each of their strengths?
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Have you ever had a time when a pretend situation turned into something real or unexpected?
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What clues did you notice that helped you figure out the mystery before the Find-Outers did?
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What does this story teach us about telling the truth versus making things up?
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