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Mystery: October 02, 2019 Issue [#9788]




 This week: Timeless Mystery
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3. Letter from the Editor
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" I believe that children are only beneath me in years. I find in some, my superiors." - Gertrude Chandler Warner (author of the original Boxcar Children book series)


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In my childhood, the Nancy Drew and Box Car Children series were my favorites to read. Although they were written way before my time, and even my own parents read these books when they were young, they still remain popular among young readers and are encouraged reading in school. Whole curriculums are centered around the books in the classroom today.

Why do these mystery stories stand the test of time? Why are they seen as important reads among youngsters today?

*BurstV* Morality wins- Generally, being a good human pays off. The characters have flaws that are relatable to most young people, but overall those with good moral character tend to shine, solving the clues.

*BurstV* Characters are relatable- It is common for young people to feel that they don't fit in with their peers in one way or another. Although the characters in many of these classic mysteries are often outcasts, they are good people. For the young reader, this says, "You can be awesome and different."

*BurstV* More cerebral- Unlike thrillers and other genres where we already know who done it, the reader must pay close attention in order to follow the breadcrumbs left by the author. This keeps the young person glued to the pages, becoming a detective themselves, which encourages important thinking skills.

*BurstV* Intellectual pursuits are encouraged - The hero in a mystery doesn’t succeed because they’re stronger or faster or better-looking than the villain. The hero succeeds because they are smarter than the villain. Unlike superheroes, who are mostly born with their gifts, detectives — no matter what age they are— earn their smarts. They study. They are inquisitive and read books.

What were your favorite mystery books when you were young? Why do you feel you were drawn to them?





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