Detective Duo Ned and Uncle Jim
A kids mystery chapter book series for girls and boys aged 8-12 years.
This fun and exciting middle grade mystery series sees Ned and his uncle Jim use their super-sharp detective skills to solve mysteries in Lakeside. Incidentally, both are dyslexic. But that’s not going to stop them! Dyslexia might present some challenges with spelling and reading, but it also makes them great at solving puzzles, cracking codes and thinking outside the box. Armed with these superpowers, they make the perfect team for solving mysteries.
Children and teens will enjoy seeing the action-packed story unfold through the lens of a dyslexic child. Through effective storytelling they learn how the dyslexic brain works differently, and how children with dyslexia can excel using their special strengths.
Presented in a dyslexia-friendly format, this mystery series can be enjoyed by all readers. The large print dyslexia font and cream background make it an accessible option for dyslexic readers, allowing them to enjoy relatable and age-appropriate books.
The Mystery of the Missing Jewels
Ned and his uncle Jim, a retired detective, live in Lakeside Village. It’s a quiet place where nothing much seems to happen…or at least, that was the case. Now, there are mysterious events and they all seem to center around a cold case Uncle Jim had been working on before he retired.
On top of that, treasures are disappearing from the Cheap and Cheerful, a second-hand goods store. But who would want to steal from the kind owner? Uncle Jim and Ned find hidden secrets and uncover even stranger happenings than just the theft. Why are there unusual sets of footprints? What is the significance of the feather they find? And why does the owner of the shop suddenly seem suspicious?
It’s up to Ned and Uncle Jim to use their detective skills and dyslexic advantages to discover the person behind the thefts and maybe even crack the cold case. However, it might be more than the two can handle. Will Ned’s detective career be over before it really starts?
Join Ned and Uncle Jim on their first adventure!
The Mysterious Graffiti Artist
In the second book of the series, drama and mystery centers around Ned’s school at the annual variety and talent show.
An unknown graffiti artist is causing trouble by leaving his mark all around the school and the Head Teacher is furious. Philippe is a suspect, but needs to clear his name to avoid being banned from the talent contest. He’s been practicing his comedy act for months and would be devastated if he isn’t allowed to perform.
Familiar faces from the detectives’ first mystery seem involved. Could this have something to do with the cold case Uncle Jim is trying to solve?
Will the detective duo find the mystery artist and prove Philippe’s innocence?
Join Ned and Uncle Jim on their second adventure!
Mystery on the Hiking Trail
Ned and Uncle Jim are back with another adventure.
A new teacher comes to school and Lily, Philippe’s little sister, begins acting very strangely.
There’s an unusual amount of interest in an abandoned mine and sightings of a suspicious figure raise questions about the legendary mountain man.
When clues start turning up during a school hike, it’s going to be up to the dynamic duo to figure out this case. How are these clues connected to the disappearance of Ned’s father, the cold case Uncle Jim is working on, and Lily’s sudden change in behavior? And how will they use their dyslexic abilities?
Fasten your seat belts and get ready for another exciting adventure with Ned, Uncle Jim, Biggles the beagle, and Rotator.
The Mystery of the Missing Airplane
When Uncle Jim is given part of a map, the race is on to find the rest of it before the spies do. The stakes are much higher this time. Ned’s father reveals the enemies following him, and Miss Jones shares a secret that could help Ned and Uncle Jim, but put her in danger.
Important photographs are stolen from the school archives, and a journal with vital information also goes missing.
Join the newly formed Quad Squad as they race to uncover clues to the newest mystery, and work to solve the cold case.
With a new way of organizing clues and a backdrop of Halloween, this mystery is sure to be an absolute treat!
The Mystery of the Cold Case
In the final book of the series, the detectives are faced with their toughest case to date.
An essential team member, Biggles, goes missing and it’s obvious who’s behind the disappearance. With such a huge setback, the Quad Squad’s chances of cracking the case at the final hurdle are severely jeopardized and time is running out.
As usual in their small town, people and things aren’t quite what they seem, and Ned and Uncle Jim are in for a surprise—one that will change things in a very unexpected way.
Join the detectives in their frantic search to find Biggles and solve the toughest case of Uncle Jim’s life.
“The twists and turns will leave you at the edge of your seat.” L. Campbell