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A Family Secret: A Timmi Tobbson Junior (6-8) Children's Detective Adventure Book (Solve-Them-Yourself Mysteries Book for Boys and Girls age 6-8) (cover may vary) Hardcover – November 25, 2020

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Ages 6-8 | Chapter Book | Mysteries to Solve | PLUS Activities and Tips
 
Attention: The new Timmi Tobbson Junior Boxed Set is now available! It contains the first three books of the series in a matching slipcase!

Junior is the Timmi Tobbson "early reader" series for adventurers and sleuths aged 6-8. In this series' first title, a secret message in an ancient book sends Timmi and his friends - including a three-legged frog - on a wild ride to unravel a life-changing mystery and become the Young Explorers.
 
In typical Timmi Tobbson fashion, each Junior book offers solve-them-yourself picture mysteries, but that's not all. Accompanying the story is additional content aimed at sparking interest in technology, history and science in general.
 
Mysteries to Solve
 
Your child is the detective, and it's up to them to find and interpret clues. Each Timmi Tobbson Junior adventure is divided into short chapters that end with a puzzle to be solved. Clues to the mystery are concealed both within the story and in the colorful illustrations, allowing children to combine information from different sources (text and illustrations) and make logical deductions. This hand-on approach trains kids' problem-solving capabilities and adds a certain level of immersion to the reading experience.
 
Facts for Explorers
 
After the story is completed, the book dives deeper into some of the themes shown in the story. Want to know more about ancient riddles, sunken treasure, or the role of secret passageways throughout history? The "Facts for Explorers" section investigates the real-life facts behind the purely fictitious elements of Timmi's story. "Facts for Explorers" aims to spark a little bit of interest in topics like technology, history, and science in general, encouraging kids to be more curious in their everyday lives.
 
Activities and Tips for Adventurers and Detectives
 
The third section of the book offers creative tips and tricks. How can you build a device that can turn saltwater into drinking water with just household appliances? How can you collect fingerprints with baking soda? How can you develop your own code to write secret messages? These pages motivate kids to experiment, explore, create, and build.
 
A Story for the Heart - A Challenge to the Mind
 
Staying true to the Timmi Tobbson brand, this is a story about friendship and about the drive to explore, to inquire, and to second-guess. Kids will enjoy watching as all three main characters show perseverance and courage in reaching their goal, and rely on the strength of true friendship to unravel each mystery.
 
Gets Kids' Eyes Off Screens
 
Timmi Tobbson books are designed to also engage today's young video gamers and water their taste for books. One of the main reasons for the appeal of video games is a frequent feeling of accomplishment. This book is designed to achieve the same. The concise chapters, each ending with a puzzle to be solved, provide an equally rewarding experience. Every page is fully illustrated, merging the visual appeal of a graphicnovel with power of a text-based story to spark imagination. The high-quality visuals are another reason video-gaming kids will feel right at home.

The Timmi Tobbson Original Series - For Readers Aged 9-12

Book 1 - The Legend of the Star Runner

Book 2 - The Legacy of the Inventor

The Timmi Tobbson Junior Series - For Readers Aged 6-8

Book 1 - A Family Secret

Book 2 - The Missing Necklace

Book 3 - The Shadow and the Golden Room

Special - A Christmas Mystery

Pssst: Every Junior book contains two puzzles unrelated to the main story. Solving these will unlock additional content.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ freshabooks; Illustrated edition (November 25, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3963267305
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3963267307
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 8 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.1 x 0.6 x 9.1 inches
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Customers find the book engaging with mysteries and challenge questions that keep them hooked. The illustrations help readers understand important details and are colorful. Many consider it a great gift for young readers, keeping their interest high.

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Customers enjoy the book's level. They find the mysteries and puzzles engaging, with challenge questions that keep them engaged. The illustrations help readers understand important details in the story. The book keeps their interest through the entire book and is perfect for their reading level.

"...They give cool history facts, ways to be a detective yourself & you can download your badge to place after you’ve finished the book...." Read more

"...it with him and he enjoys the spooky mystery, the puzzle solving at the end of each chapter, the pictures and the challenges offered in the book!..." Read more

"...On a whim, I bought this and it was a huge hit. There are mysteries to solve while reading, which forces them to immerse themselves and pay attention..." Read more

"Kid Review (7): I liked how the mysteries were a better level for me compared to Legacy of the Inventor or Legend of the Star Runner...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book. They find the mysteries engaging and the activities interesting. Readers mention that the book provides an opportunity to connect with the author if you solve the mystery. The story is described as enjoyable and exciting.

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"...There are also side mysteries to solve after reading too. So much fun. She already is clamoring for the next book!" Read more

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Fun, easy to read & understand for my 6 yo.
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Fun, easy to read & understand for my 6 yo.
This book exceeded my expectations by far! I thought it would be great because it was a colorful book, my son asked me to find a chapter book that had color pages. He loves adventures and this book claimed to do that. It did that and more! He is so excited about it, you get challenge questions while reading, loved that. It made me feel like he was really understanding what he was reading. They give cool history facts, ways to be a detective yourself & you can download your badge to place after you’ve finished the book. 10/10 I am going to recommend this book to all our friends who have kiddos his age. He knocked out the book in 1 day! Purchasing book two today! Get this book, your little book worms will thank you! 😊
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024
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    This book exceeded my expectations by far! I thought it would be great because it was a colorful book, my son asked me to find a chapter book that had color pages. He loves adventures and this book claimed to do that. It did that and more! He is so excited about it, you get challenge questions while reading, loved that. It made me feel like he was really understanding what he was reading. They give cool history facts, ways to be a detective yourself & you can download your badge to place after you’ve finished the book. 10/10 I am going to recommend this book to all our friends who have kiddos his age. He knocked out the book in 1 day! Purchasing book two today! Get this book, your little book worms will thank you! 😊
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, easy to read & understand for my 6 yo.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024
    This book exceeded my expectations by far! I thought it would be great because it was a colorful book, my son asked me to find a chapter book that had color pages. He loves adventures and this book claimed to do that. It did that and more! He is so excited about it, you get challenge questions while reading, loved that. It made me feel like he was really understanding what he was reading. They give cool history facts, ways to be a detective yourself & you can download your badge to place after you’ve finished the book. 10/10 I am going to recommend this book to all our friends who have kiddos his age. He knocked out the book in 1 day! Purchasing book two today! Get this book, your little book worms will thank you! 😊
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2024
    Bought this for my particular grandson and he loves it! I’m reading it with him and he enjoys the spooky mystery, the puzzle solving at the end of each chapter, the pictures and the challenges offered in the book! Perfect for the child who is in 2nd to 3rd grade and is making the leap to real chapter books. More please!!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2024
    My niece loves to be a detective, solve mysteries, and read books. On a whim, I bought this and it was a huge hit. There are mysteries to solve while reading, which forces them to immerse themselves and pay attention. There are also side mysteries to solve after reading too. So much fun. She already is clamoring for the next book!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2021
    Kid Review (7): I liked how the mysteries were a better level for me compared to Legacy of the Inventor or Legend of the Star Runner. I am excited to read the second book.

    Parent Review: Another fun Timmi Tobbson adventure, better age level read. Has some interesting 'facts for explorers, skills, and activities at the back. Not very diverse characters (everyone is White). There is a fun opportunity to connect with the author if you can figure it out! 😉
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2024
    Interactive. 8 y a ar old loved it.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2023
    My 8 year old (3rd grade) read this book in 3 days. He couldn’t put it down, just loved it so much! This was his first mystery book and he said he wants to read the next one in the series, already. It was an easy read and great intro to chapter books!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024
    I bought this for my granddaughter, and they held her interest and had a lot of additional material and fun things to do. She read most of it herself, and I had fun as we learned the additional material together.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2024
    This book is perfect for someone in the early stages of learning to read! The illustrations are great and help the reader understand important details in the story.
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  • Paterson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book - highly recommend it
    Reviewed in Canada on April 9, 2021
    This is an excellent book for grade one students. I read it to my class on a Kindle and they were able to see the pictures and find clues while teaching online. They LOVED solving the mystery and looking for the little picture clues as well. It was very engaging and they loved every minute of it!
  • Gavin Holmes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book for young readers
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 10, 2020
    As a family we have read both of the Timmi Tobson books so naturally we wanted to try out this one. Pre ordered it and we weren’t disappointed. Both our kids (8 &5) loved it! Great pictures and puzzles and easy to follow story. A must buy for any Young Explorers
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book for young readers
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 10, 2020
    As a family we have read both of the Timmi Tobson books so naturally we wanted to try out this one. Pre ordered it and we weren’t disappointed. Both our kids (8 &5) loved it! Great pictures and puzzles and easy to follow story. A must buy for any Young Explorers
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  • Hannah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting and engaging for young minds
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 19, 2021
    After purchasing the other 2 Timmi Tobson books for my 8yr old, i thought this would be a great introduction for my 6yr old to Timmi and I was right! Short and engaging with the added extras of mysteries to be solved. Brilliant book.
  • Richard Windebank
    5.0 out of 5 stars a very versatile story for all ages
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 8, 2021
    a good read