History of Mystery
Mysteries didn't become popular until this decade of the 1800s
What is the 1840s?
In a mystery, this is a name for a person who may have committed the crime
What is a suspect?
This crime-fighting canine and his pals travel around in a van and solve mysteries
Who is Scooby-Doo?
Mystery readers should beware of these from the author when reading a story
What are tricks or red herrings?
A little boy steals his sister's favorite toy because she tattled on him
What is motive?
This author started the mystery genre
Who is Edgar Allen Poe?
This is the name for a character who is wronged, hurt, or killed in a mystery
What is a victim?
This British detective is one of the most famous investigators of all time
Who is Sherlock Holmes?
Mystery readers should look out for this type of information when examining details
What is interesting or unusual?
A dog owner comes home from work to find their favorite pillow has been torn up and there is stuffing all over the house
What is evidence?
Author Robert Louis Stevenson wrote this popular novel in 1886
What is The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde?
This is something that a suspect in a mystery uses to prove they did not commit the crime
What is an alibi?
When playing this game, you might hear the phrase "It was Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench!"
What is Clue?
If the reader has questions or is unsure about a clue or character, they should try doing this
What is rereading the text?
A woman steals food because her children are hungry
What is motive?
Author Agatha Christie created this famous female character
Who is Miss Marple?
This type of investigator lacks training
What is an amateur?
This mystery book series for kids became a movie in 2015
What is Goosebumps?
Mystery readers should read these carefully to help them figure out who the criminal might be
What are character descriptions?
Police investigating a murder encounter a suspect who says he can't have murdered anyone, because he was robbing a bank at the time
What is alibi?
The character of Dr. Watson from Sherlock Holmes was based on this real-life person
Who is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle?
When trying to figure out why a crime was committed, investigators look for this
What is a motive?
This name for a type of clue refers to a strong-smelling object used to distract a dog who is following a scent
What is a red herring?
When they encounter new clues, a mystery reader should do this
What is connect them to what has already happened in the story?
A man says he was out of the country when his wife went missing. The police find that the man's cell phone was used near where his wife was last seen on the day she disappeared. The cell phone is currently in the man's possession.
What is evidence?