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Grumplets and Pests

by Asia Citro

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A summer mystery with a science-minded sleuth

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A summer mystery with a science-minded sleuth

In this seventh Zoey and Sassafras book, a run of grumpy days among Zoey’s magical friends raises a mystery for Zoey and Sassafras to investigate. The series pairs magical-animal problems with scientific inquiry, and the approach varies: this installment centers on investigating a mystery. Handwritten journal entries model keeping a science journal, while a glossary explains scientific terms in kid-friendly language. The combination gives the story a clear connection between its fantasy premise and hands-on scientific thinking.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 interested in fantasy and magical animals
  • Young readers who enjoy mysteries connected to science and investigation
  • Readers who appreciate science journals and accessible explanations of scientific terms

Themes

Scientific inquiryMystery-solvingMagical animalsScience journaling

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Book overview

In the seventh book, Zoey and Sassafras are excited to enjoy their summer with their magical friends. But . . . why is everyone so grumpy? A bunch of bad days one after the other lead Zoey to suspect that something more is afoot. It's up to Zoey and Sassafras to solve the mystery before they end up with one bummer of a summer!

Each story in the Zoey and Sassafras series features a new magical animal with a problem that must be solved using science. There isn't a set formula for each book; Zoey sometimes needs to run experiments, while other times she needs to investigate a mystery, and yet other times she needs to do research. Zoey models how to keep a science journal through her handwritten entries in each story. Each story is complete with a glossary of the kid-friendly definitions for scientific terms used. The series highlights child-led inquiry science and the topics covered align with both Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards.

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