{"title":"Marci Kay Monson","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarci Kay Monson’s books invite young readers into worlds filled with intrigue and heartwarming adventures. With titles like \u003cem\u003eThe Mystery of the Blue Train\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Secret of the Old Clock\u003c\/em\u003e, her stories blend gentle suspense with themes of friendship and discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for children who delight in unraveling secrets, these books capture the excitement of youthful curiosity and the charm of timeless mysteries. Monson's writing encourages imagination while remaining accessible and engaging for early readers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-mystery-of-the-blue-train-by-greg-paprocki-9781423668824","title":"The Mystery of the Blue Train","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis retelling of Agatha Christie’s \u003ci\u003eThe Mystery of the Blue Train\u003c\/i\u003e is the second book in the Mini Mysteries series of interactive picture book mysteries for children.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Mystery of the Blue Train\u003c\/i\u003e is one of Agatha Christie’s early detective novels (a cozy mystery—no violence or gore), and where she continues to use the fictional detective Hercule Poirot as a major character. The story, set on a train bound for the French Riviera, is a true who-done-it full of mysterious characters, missing jewels, and teasing clues. Monson’s retelling of the original book captures the plot and distills it in a way that is fun for children, gently ushering them into the literary world of Christie’s mysteries. Along with the story, there are activities, games, and puzzles throughout to help with children’s engagement, and might just foster a few budding detectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is also a glossary of terms and French words.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244632977644,"sku":"9781423668824","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781423668824-the-mystery-of-the-blue-train-1.jpg?v=1788006823"},{"product_id":"the-secret-of-the-old-clock-by-marci-kay-monson-9781423669210","title":"The Secret of the Old Clock","description":"The Secret of the Old Clock is the originating volume in the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories. The book, published in 1930, first introduced the teenage sleuth in a cozy mystery (no violence or gore). The story has Nancy solving the case of a missing will, hidden in an old clock, and helping the struggling relatives and friends of Josiah Crowley receive the promised money from his estate. Of course there are robbers, greedy will-altering heirs, suspense, and resolution. Monson’s retelling of the original book captures the plot and distills it in a way that is fun for children, gently ushering them into the literary world of Nancy Drew mysteries. Along with the story, there are activities, games, and puzzles throughout to help with children’s engagement, and might just foster a few budding detectives.","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244684259564,"sku":"9781423669210","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781423669210-the-secret-of-the-old-clock-1.jpg?v=1788009707"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/marci-kay-monson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}