title: The Reading Detective Club: Solving the Mysteries of Reading/A Teacher's Guide
author:  Debra Goodman 
description: I would highly recommend The Reading Detective Club to you and your students. I think you'll have fun.<strong;>Talking Points</strong;>
zlib_text: Here’s what kids, parents,
  and grandparents have to say
  to Ron Roy, author of
  the A to Z Mysteries series:
  “I like your books so much I can’t keep my eyes off them.”
  —Seth R.
  “My sister and I love when my mother reads your mysteries.
  We try to guess the mystery but never can!”
  —Monica S.
  “The map in front of the book makes me feel like I am in the
  story living in Green Lawn.”
  —Ben J.
  “My favorite character is Josh, because he’s so mischievous
  and you never know what he’s going to do next.”
  —Erica F.
  “I feel like I could take out 15 A to Z Mysteries!”
  —Maggie K.
  “I am so thrilled that my son has finally found books that
  are on his reading level that hold his interest. You’ve really
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  made a difference in our house.”
  —Kristin W.
  “What a gift you have, Mr. Roy. You empower young children
  with the love of reading.”
  —Jeanette B.
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  This book is dedicated to Greg Davis,
  a constant source of encouragement.
  —R.R.
  To the Academy School in Brattleboro, Vermont.
  —J.S.G.
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  CHAPTER 1
  It 