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
Detective Ned and his Uncle Jim are back in another mystery. This time, there’s a mysterious graffiti artist causing problems at school. Ned’s best friend, Philippe, has been blamed and now might not be allowed to compete in the upcoming school talent show.
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?
Along with Biggles the dog, this dynamic duo needs to crack the case and clear Phillippe’s name before it’s too late. Luckily, they have super powers to help solve mysteries because these two amazing detectives have dyslexia and can see things differently.