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The Mystery of the Dinosaur Fossil (Ivy and Bearlock Holmes Book 2): 15 Puzzles for Sleuths to Solve Volume 2

by Kristyna Litten

A fossil mystery with puzzles woven into the case

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A fossil mystery with puzzles woven into the case

At Jurassic Ridge, a missing dinosaur fossil gives Ivy and her grandfather Bearlock Holmes a mystery to investigate. Fifteen interactive puzzles are built into the story, asking readers to spot patterns, follow trails, test theories, and weigh evidence as the case develops. Fossils and scientific thinking sit alongside the detective work, in a full-color chapter-book format with illustrations. This is the second Ivy and Bearlock Holmes adventure.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • A good match for children aged 9–12 who enjoy mysteries and detective stories.
  • For young readers who like solving puzzles as part of a story.
  • May suit children curious about fossils, discovery, and scientific thinking.

Themes

Mystery and detectionPuzzles and problem-solvingFossils and the natural worldScientific thinking

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Book overview

In this second volume of the popular full-color chapter book series, Ivy and her grandpa Bearlock Holmes return--two super-sleuths with a knack for solving the trickiest cases.

When a dinosaur fossil mysteriously vanishes from Bearona's remote Jurassic Ridge, Ivy and Bearlock are called in to investigate. What first appears to be a simple disappearance soon turns into a puzzling case filled with surprising clues and unexpected twists.

As the mystery unfolds, readers are invited to join the detectives in cracking the case through 15 interactive puzzles woven into the story. From spotting patterns and following trails to testing theories and weighing evidence, each challenge helps move the investigation forward while keeping young readers fully engaged.

Packed with charming illustrations and a warm cast of characters, The Mystery of the Dinosaur Fossil blends cozy mystery with science and the natural world in an accessible, full-color chapter-book format.

Perfect for curious early readers who love puzzles, problem-solving, and playing detective, this second adventure builds on the Ivy and Bearlock Holmes series with a hands-on mystery inspired by fossils, discovery, and scientific thinking.

Ivy and Bearlock Holmes Series:

  • Ivy and Bearlock Holmes: The Case of the Missing Flower
  • Ivy and Bearlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Dinosaur Fossil Ivy
  • Ivy and Bearlock Holmes: The Secret of the Wild Weather
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