27. According to your textbook, what are “mysteries?” What are some good mysteries for young people? Do you enjoy mysteries? How can they be taught in school? Did you have a teacher who taught you mysteries?
Mysteries are traditional murder stories. Although they can also be about theft, a traditional mystery is always about murder. These murder mysteries are accompanied by blackmail and embezzlement. The murder usually happens a few chapters into the book after the readers are introduced to all the main characters including the victim of the murder. Some of the mystery novels mentioned in the book are The Greek Coffin Mystery, The Big Sleep, Death in Fifth Position, and Funeral Urn. I know right now Pretty Little Liars is pretty popular as well. I think schools can introduce mystery novels to students through the teaching of literature. Mystery novels designed for adolescents are played-down more than ones written for adults, so it’s important to choose age-appropriate books when introducing this genre. I personally don’t recall having a teacher introduce mystery novels to me while in grade school.
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