内容简介
Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve their first four mysteries!
A is for AUTHOR...
Dink writes to his favorite author, mystery writer Wallis Wallace, and invites him to visit Green Lawn. Wonder of wonders, Wallace says yes! In fact, the famous writer says that the only way he won't come is if he's kidnapped. But when the big day comes, Wallis Wallace is nowhere to be found. The police think he just missed his plane, but Dink knows better. It's up to Dink and his two best friends, Josh and Ruth Rose, to find Wallace—before it's too late!
B is for BANDIT...
A bandit has robbed the Green Lawn Savings Bank! Dink and his friends Josh and Ruth Rose are ready to help. When a private detective comes to Dink's door looking for the kid who videotaped the crime, the trio volunteers to find him. After all, there's a reward! But tracking down one red-headed kid isn't such an easy job, especially if he doesn't want to be found. Dink and his friends must find that kid—and his tape—before the bandit does!
C is for CANARY...
Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose get an urgent call from Mrs. David. Her canary is gone! And that's not all. Three other pets have mysteriously disappeared—including Ruth Rose's cat, Tiger! The kids are sure a pet-napper is to blame. They won't stop until they've tracked down the thief and returned the stolen pets to their rightful owners!
D is for DUNGEON...
Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are having a sleepover—in a castle! Dink's favorite mystery writer, Wallis Wallace, has invited them for a visit. But as soon as they arrive, the kids start hearing screams behind the walls. Wallis Wallace says not to worry, every castle is haunted, but Dink isn't so sure. Can they discover who—or what—is haunting Moose Manor?
作者简介
Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve their first four mysteries!
A is for AUTHOR...
Dink writes to his favorite author, mystery writer Wallis Wallace, and invites him to visit Green Lawn. Wonder of wonders, Wallace says yes! In fact, the famous writer says that the only way he won't come is if he's kidnapped. But when the big day comes, Wallis Wallace is nowhere to be found. The police think he just missed his plane, but Dink knows better. It's up to Dink and his two best friends, Josh and Ruth Rose, to find Wallace—before it's too late!
B is for BANDIT...
A bandit has robbed the Green Lawn Savings Bank! Dink and his friends Josh and Ruth Rose are ready to help. When a private detective comes to Dink's door looking for the kid who videotaped the crime, the trio volunteers to find him. After all, there's a reward! But tracking down one red-headed kid isn't such an easy job, especially if he doesn't want to be found. Dink and his friends must find that kid—and his tape—before the bandit does!
C is for CANARY...
Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose get an urgent call from Mrs. David. Her canary is gone! And that's not all. Three other pets have mysteriously disappeared—including Ruth Rose's cat, Tiger! The kids are sure a pet-napper is to blame. They won't stop until they've tracked down the thief and returned the stolen pets to their rightful owners!
D is for DUNGEON...
Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are having a sleepover—in a castle! Dink's favorite mystery writer, Wallis Wallace, has invited them for a visit. But as soon as they arrive, the kids start hearing screams behind the walls. Wallis Wallace says not to worry, every castle is haunted, but Dink isn't so sure. Can they discover who—or what—is haunting Moose Manor?
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Ron Roy is the author of the popular A to Z Mysteries series, which has sold more than 4.5 million copies, the Capital Mysteries series, and the soon-to-be-published Calendar Mysteries series. When not working on a new book, Ron likes to teach his dog tricks, play poker with friends, travel, and read thrilling mystery books. He lives in Connecticut with his white puppy, Pal.
侦探迷宫:抽丝剥茧的推理之旅 一部充满悬念与智慧的经典儿童推理小说选集 收录作品:《The Great Muffin Mix-Up》、《The Kidnapped King》、《The Secret of the Sci-Fi Movie》 专为热爱解谜、渴望探索真相的年轻读者打造 本合集精心挑选了三部深受全球小读者喜爱的经典儿童推理故事,它们不仅仅是简单的谜题游戏,更是对逻辑思维、细致观察以及团队协作精神的生动诠释。在这个充满奇思妙想和意想不到转折的世界里,年轻的侦探们将带领读者一同步入迷雾,拨开层层迷障,最终揭开隐藏在日常之下的真相。 --- 第一部:《The Great Muffin Mix-Up》(松饼大混乱) 嗅觉与味蕾的挑战,揭开烘焙坊背后的秘密 故事发生在一个充满黄油香和糖霜甜味的社区烘焙坊——“甜蜜角落”。平日里,这里是镇上最受欢迎的聚集地,而老板娘玛莎夫人以她独家秘制的“彩虹松饼”闻名遐迩。然而,宁静的早晨被一场突如其来的混乱打破了。 案发经过: 周六早晨,镇上的年度社区义卖会即将开始,玛莎夫人准备了整整五大盘彩虹松饼。然而,当她急忙将烤好的松饼摆上展示台时,却惊恐地发现,原本应该带着鲜艳水果装饰的松饼,竟然全部被替换成了外观一模一样,但口感味道却大相径庭的“怪味松饼”! 这些怪味松饼的底部似乎混入了某种难以言喻的咸味香料,几乎无法入口。时间紧迫,义卖会将在两小时后开始,如果不能在限定时间内找回配方或找出真相,玛莎夫人的声誉将毁于一旦,社区筹款的目标也将泡汤。 线索的搜集: 我们的三位小侦探——精通机械的小比尔、拥有惊人记忆力的艾米丽,以及观察入微的“沉默的观察者”汤米——立刻介入调查。他们首先对烘焙坊的内部进行了地毯式的搜查。 证物一: 在后厨的操作台上,发现了一小撮不属于常用面粉的,带有微弱金属光泽的白色粉末。这种粉末究竟是何物?是清洁剂残留,还是某种特殊的调味品? 证物二: 监控录像(尽管有些角度有死角)显示,在玛莎夫人离开去采购新鲜水果的那三十分钟内,一个身穿深色连帽衫的人影曾鬼鬼祟祟地进入了后厨区域。此人是男性还是女性?他(她)是如何避开收银台的注意的? 证物三: 气味分析成为关键。艾米丽注意到,怪味松饼上那股突兀的咸味,与镇上新开的宠物用品店仓库里传出的某种海产品饲料的味道有着惊人的相似性。 推理的迷宫: 侦探们开始分析嫌疑人。是嫉妒玛莎夫人手艺的竞争对手?是想搞恶作剧的顽皮学生?还是有人误拿了错误的原料? 比尔通过研究松饼的烘烤痕迹和面粉袋的封口方式,推断出替换工作必须在面糊搅拌完成、但尚未入模烘烤的短暂间隙内完成。汤米则通过对现场垃圾桶内废弃包装的仔细检查,发现了一个被撕毁的、印有专业化学品标签的纸片。 最终的真相指向了一个意想不到的动机:一个试图通过“拯救”义卖会来推广自己新研发的“高蛋白代餐粉”的营养师,他企图通过制造松饼失败的假象,再“适时”出现提供替代品。他的失算在于,他使用的代餐粉虽然在干燥状态下与面粉相似,但一旦遇热,会产生极强的海盐味。 本章亮点: 结合了食品科学、气味识别以及时间线分析的经典推理桥段,让读者在享受甜点的诱惑时,学会用科学的眼光审视每一个细节。 --- 第二部:《The Kidnapped King》(被绑架的国王) 一场历史悠久的庆典,一次身份的错位,王冠之谜亟待破解 本故事的背景设定在历史悠久的“橡树镇”,每十年一次,镇上会举办盛大的“古老国王加冕日”庆典。届时,一位由镇上最受尊敬的长者扮演的“国王”将主持一系列传统仪式,象征着社区的繁荣与团结。 危机降临: 今年的庆典前夜,扮演国王的七十高龄的托马斯老先生离奇失踪了!他被发现时,只留下一张空白的羊皮纸和一副被刻意折断的木制权杖。报警之后,警方初步判断这是一起意外走失,但小侦探们坚信,这是一场精心策划的绑架事件,目的是阻止或破坏即将到来的加冕仪式。 深入调查: 侦探们需要解开两个核心谜团:老先生去了哪里?以及,谁有动机绑架一位“扮演”的国王? 1. 权杖的密码: 被折断的权杖并非普通的道具。艾米丽发现,木纹的断裂处并非自然损耗,而是被人用某种锋利的工具强行掰开。在权杖的内芯,他们找到了一张微缩的地图碎片。这张碎片指向了镇子边缘一座废弃的钟楼。 2. 羊皮纸的真相: 那张看似空白的羊皮纸,在汤米使用家中的紫外线灯照射后,显现出一行用古老的“橡树镇方言”写成的诗句:“当钟声停歇,真相浮现于影中。”这暗示着时间点和地点与钟楼的运作有关。 3. 嫌疑人的浮现: 调查发现,托马斯老先生最近在镇议会上力主反对一项关于开发古老钟楼用地的商业计划。这项计划的推动者是镇上富有的地产商布莱克先生,他似乎急于在庆典前完成土地收购。 钟楼的对决: 根据地图和诗句的指引,侦探们在午夜时分潜入了布满灰尘的钟楼。他们发现,布莱克先生的几名手下正试图将老先生转移到另一辆车上。 绑架的动机并非传统意义上的勒索,而是利用老先生的“失踪”来制造混乱,迫使镇议会通过对布莱克有利的紧急动议。更微妙的是,他们试图找到老先生藏在钟楼某个秘密隔间里的“国王印章”——这个印章具有签署重要土地文件的法律效力。 在紧张的周旋中,小比尔巧妙地利用他对机械结构的了解,暂时卡住了钟楼巨大的齿轮,发出了巨大的噪音,吸引了警方的注意。最终,老先生被安全解救,而布莱克先生的阴谋也公之于众。 本章亮点: 融合了历史背景、密室逃脱元素以及地方政治斗争的复杂性,展示了“身份”与“权力”在现代社会中依然具有的巨大影响力。 --- 第三部:《The Secret of the Sci-Fi Movie》(科幻电影之谜) 外星飞船与神秘符号,揭开片场背后的阴谋 故事来到了现代感十足的“星光电影制片厂”。镇上正在秘密拍摄一部预算高昂的科幻大片——《来自仙女座的访客》。这部电影因其逼真的道具和复杂的特效而备受瞩目。 疑云密布: 电影的拍摄进度突然陷入停滞。原因竟是几件关键的道具和蓝图接连失窃。最令人不安的是,片场工作人员发现,在原本用于拍摄外星飞船内部的场景墙上,出现了几组用特殊的荧光涂料绘制的奇怪符号。这些符号与电影剧本中设计的外星文字完全不同,它们似乎是某种真实的求救信号,或是某个秘密计划的标记。 侦查工作: 1. 道具失窃: 丢失的物品包括一个高科技的“能量核心”模型和一个包含复杂线路图的硬盘。这两个物品在电影道具中价值最高,但在现实中也可能被用于非法用途。 2. 符号的破解: 艾米丽通过查阅历史资料,发现其中一个符号与五十年前一个神秘的无线电爱好者组织使用的代码惊人地相似。这个组织热衷于接收和解读宇宙信号。 3. 幕后黑手: 调查指向了电影的特效设计师马克。马克最近经济拮据,并且他曾经是那个无线电爱好者的后人。他似乎对电影制作的“超前科技”十分着迷,并试图利用这些道具。 真实的“外星人”: 侦探们追踪着荧光涂料的来源,最终锁定了电影制片厂地下一个废弃的旧仓库。 在仓库中,他们发现了马克。但他并非只是一个盗贼。马克利用他掌握的专业知识,将“能量核心”模型改装成了一个真正的信号发射器,并试图向业余无线电爱好者社群发送一个假的、关于“发现外星文明”的虚假信息,目的是以此吸引媒体和投资人的注意,让他自己的“发明”被公之于众,从而摆脱经济困境。 丢失的蓝图则是他用来完善信号发射器的电路图。他绘制的神秘符号,正是他向他已故的祖父(那个无线电爱好者组织的首领)发出的“信号”,意图证明他找到了家族的“使命”。 最终的落幕: 小侦探们及时关闭了信号发射器,避免了一场可能引发全球恐慌的假新闻事件。他们成功地将马克绳之以法,并归还了所有道具。电影制作得以继续,但“外星符号”的真相成了一个只有少数人知道的秘密。 本章亮点: 将科幻电影的虚构世界与现实世界中的科技滥用相结合,探讨了艺术创作的边界、技术的双刃剑效应,以及对未知事物保持审慎态度的重要性。 --- 本合集带给小读者的收获: 本系列合集不仅仅是引人入胜的探案故事,更是一本实用的“思维训练手册”。在阅读过程中,孩子们将自然而然地学习到: 演绎推理与归纳推理: 如何从零散的线索中构建完整的逻辑链条。 审慎的观察力: 关注那些常人忽略的微小细节,如气味、光线、以及物体表面的磨损痕迹。 对社会的理解: 了解不同职业(烘焙师、历史学家、电影制片人)的工作环境和潜在的动机。 团队合作的力量: 认识到每个人独特的技能组合是解决复杂问题的关键。 准备好迎接挑战了吗?谜团已经拉开帷幕,真相就在不远处等待着你。拿起这本书,开始你的推理冒险吧!