Genre• Genre is the type or category of a book, such as

mysteries, adventure, science fiction, fantasy and more.

• Where do you see Genre?– Books– Music– Movies and TV– Video Games

Genre Study

Mystery Books

What is a mystery?

Mysteries are stories that have a real setting and a problem to be solved that includes clues, distractions, and an answer to the problem.

Characters

• Detectives or investigators

• Suspects

• Witnesses

SettingMysteries can take place anywhere

Plot

Plot

• A problem to solve

Plot

• A problem to solve• Something is missing

Plot

• A problem to solve• Something is missing• A secret

Plot

• A problem to solve• Something is missing• A secret• An event that isn’t explained

Plot

• A problem to solve• Something is missing• A secret• An event that isn’t explained• Suspense

Clues

Clues

• Hints that help the detectives and reader solve the mystery. They can be things people say or objects that are found.

Distractions

Distractions

• Distractions are things that lead an investigator off the path, including clues that don’t make sense and confuse the investigator.

Cam Jansen

Boxcar Children

Nancy Drew

Chet Gecko

Hardy Boys

Jigsaw Jones

Sammy Keyes

Enjoy a good mystery book from your library!