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Case Closed #1: Mystery in the Mansion — Content Guide for Parents

By Lauren MagazinerHarperCollins2019-03-26ISBN 9780062676283400 pages
Case Closed #1: Mystery in the Mansion

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Pick-your-own-path and puzzle-packed mystery collide in the first book in Lauren Magaziner’s new hilarious and high-stakes middle grade series in which the reader must help Carlos and his friends put together the clues to save his mom’s detective agency.

In this wildly entertaining and interactive adventure, YOU pick which suspects to interview, which questions to ask, and which clues to follow. You pick the path—you crack the case!

Carlos Serrano has never solved a mystery in his life. But when Carlos’s mom gets sick with a nasty flu on the morning of an investigation that could save her failing detective agency, Carlos takes on the case.

With the help of his best friend, Eliza, and her wild little brother, Frank, Carlos must uncover a mystery involving an eccentric local millionaire, anonymous death threats, and a buried treasure. But with tricky riddles, cagey suspects, hidden secrets, and dozens of impossible choices, they need your help!

Can you help Carlos and his friends find the culprit and save Las Pistas Detective Agency? Or will it be case closed?

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Case Closed #1: Mystery in the Mansion appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative focuses on a mystery-solving adventure without any physical confrontations or harmful actions between characters. No scary content is present in the book. The narrative is described as humorous and engaging, suitable for middle-grade readers without any elements that would induce fear or distress.

  • Does Case Closed #1: Mystery in the Mansion have violence?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative focuses on a mystery-solving adventure without any physical confrontations or harmful actions between characters.

  • Does Case Closed #1: Mystery in the Mansion have scary content?

    No scary content is present in the book. The narrative is described as humorous and engaging, suitable for middle-grade readers without any elements that would induce fear or distress.

  • Does Case Closed #1: Mystery in the Mansion have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book. The search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or themes within the narrative of 'Case Closed #1: Mystery in the Mansion'.

  • Does Case Closed #1: Mystery in the Mansion have racial/cultural content?

    Race is not a central theme in the book. While the protagonist is described as having a single mother, the search results do not indicate any explicit discussions or themes related to race within the story.

  • Does Case Closed #1: Mystery in the Mansion have profanity?

    No profanity is present in the book. The search results do not indicate any use of strong language or inappropriate words in the narrative.

  • Does Case Closed #1: Mystery in the Mansion have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any environmental messages or discussions related to climate within 'Case Closed #1: Mystery in the Mansion'.

  • Does Case Closed #1: Mystery in the Mansion have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is found in the book. The search results do not mention any sexual themes, jokes, or innuendos within 'Case Closed #1: Mystery in the Mansion'.

  • Does Case Closed #1: Mystery in the Mansion have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The narrative features a protagonist who is a boy solving mysteries with friends, but there is no thematic exploration of gender expectations or roles.

  • Does Case Closed #1: Mystery in the Mansion have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the narrative of 'Case Closed #1: Mystery in the Mansion'. The search results do not provide any evidence of LGBTQ+ content in the book itself.

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