15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries

“Before we go to lunch, I need you all to think about the talks that you have heard,” Miss Tate said. “One of the reports has a problem with it. Can anyone tell me what that talk was, and what the problem was?” she asked. Jamie thought back to all the talks she had heard that day. Mostly she thought about her own talk. Did she get something wrong? Can you spot the mistake before Jamie does?

“You guys have to help me!” Megan said as she raced up to Kendall and Jamie. “Luda is going to kill me!” “What’s wrong?” Jamie and Kendall asked together. “I lost Gracie,” Megan wailed. “I can’t find her anywhere!” See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day.

“I’ve gotten most of what I need for the trip,” Jim said eagerly. “I just need your share to help cover the cost of supplies and travel. “I put in 5,000 myself. If you give me 5,000 it will be enough to get everything I need.” Jim eagerly handed over a list of the supplies he would need. Cousin Jim has found an old miner's map that leads to a treasure. Is it real? Can you solve this mystery?

“Wow! Could you imagine living in a house like this?” Kendall asked. “Could you imagine having to clean a house like this?” Jamie answered. At that moment they were visiting a huge mansion that allowed tours. They had come with their friends Erica and Andrea. Suddenly they heard a crash from the room next door. They entered to find a smashed statue. Can you discover who smashed the statue?

“Welcome to our little museum,” they heard a voice say. “I’m Salty Bill and I’ll be your guide today. That will be two dollars each,” he added. “Cash only.” M.r Broderick turned over six dollars and the man quickly stuck it in a cash box under the counter. Jamie stepped up to look at one of the cases. “This is strange,” she said. What is the story behind the panty hose in the case, and is it true?

“Oh no!” Jamie said. “What has Peter done now?” “He sold me this,” Steve said, holding up a piece of paper. “He said it was an authentic document written by one of the pilgrims. I checked and the spelling looks right. The signatures do too. Peter even showed me a picture of the Mayflower Compact in a book. I compared the signatures and words to it.” Is the paper really written by a Pilgrim?

Peter, the local bully stood before Kris Williams. They were standing outside the school at the end of the day. “Something came in that your mom would love,” Peter said. “I know you’ll want to buy it.” “What is it?” Kendall asked. “It’s supposed to be an old diary,” Kris explained. “It’s from a child who crossed the plains with her family.” Is the book real? See if you can solve the mystery.

“You guys are the best at solving mysterie,” Kris said. He dropped the backpack he was carrying and pulled out a tablet. He turned it on and tapped the screen. A moment later he was looking at an online auction. "My mom loves shipwreck stuff. I saw this thing online and I was wondering what you thought?” Is the water jug really from an old shipwreck? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery.

“I need your help.” Brian said “Sure,” Kendall said. “Let me just grab my sister. “JAMIE,” he yelled. A moment later she came through the door. “Hi, Brian. What’s up?” she asked.“Peter Markham is going to sell some cat’s teeth at 3 o’clock today. I’m thinking of starting a collection." Peter is known for being dishonest. Is this his latest scheme? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery.

"Well, this homework won't be hard for me!" they heard a voice say. Cindy pushed her way into the small group. She was one of the richest kids in their school, and she always made sure everyone knew it. Kendall looked at the school buses. He wished he rode the bus to school instead of a bike. That would have given him an excuse to take off. Find out what Cindy said and if she was telling the truth

Jamie and Kendall Broderick were downtown, trying to find a present for their friend. Suddenly they heard footsteps behind them. “Help! My purse!” a woman screamed. Can the Brodericks help find the purse and catch the thief? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day.

"We did it! We finished 1,000 cupcakes for the school bake sale." Suddenly Shing Lee notices that her lucky necklace charm is missing. The iron dragon charm has been in her family for generations and it brings them good luck. Match wits with Kendall and Jamie Broderick and see if you can solve these seven 15-minute mysteries.

The Brodericks are invited to a fancy party at the mansion of an arrogant Magazine Millionaire. Suddenly a priceless diamond necklace is missing? Who took it? Match wits with Kendall and Jamie Broderick and see if you can solve these seven 15-minute mysteries.

Kendall and Jamie's cousin is going skating with them, but has left her helmet upstairs in her mother's office. They go up to discover that her expensive new laptop computer is missing. There are only two other people in the building and both say they didn't take it. Who is lying and how can they tell? Match wits with Kendall and Jamie Broderick and see if you can solve these seven mysteries.

“Hey, look at this,” Jamie said. She pointed inside the trunk lid. Everyone looked. Stamped on the lid were some words: This trunk belongs to President Abraham Lincoln Springfield, Illinois. “This trunk belonged to Abraham Lincoln?” Kim asked. “We could sell this for thousands,” someone else added.Match wits with Kendall and Jamie Broderickand see if you can solve the mystery before they do.

“I need your help. Are you guys open for business?” Brian asked. “Sure,” Kendall said. “Let me just grab my sister. She’d kill me if I left her out of a case.” “OK,” Brian said. Kendall went over to the door that led to the house and opened it. “JAMIE,” he yelled inside. “WE'VE GOT A CASE!” Match wits with Kendall and Jamie and see if you can solve these cases.

Match wits with Kendall and Jamie Broderick and see if you can solve these seven 15-minute mysteries: The Case of the Cats Claws, The Case of the Snoring Sleeper, The Case of the Pilgrim's Paper, The Case of the Sheep Stew, The Case of the Missing Miner, The Case of the Cowering Cat, The Case of the Cheater's Chili. Ages 8 and up Reading Level: 4.7 Includes Common Core exercises.

Match wits with Kendall and Jamie Broderick and see if you can solve these seven 15-minute mysteries: The Case of Lincoln's Luggage, The Case of the Crisp Crayons, The Case of the Bird's Beak, The Case of the Wet Water Jug, The Case of the Jacked Jeans, The Case of the Pilfered Pellets, and The Case of the Aussie Adventure. Educational Versions Include exercises designed to meet Common Core Stand

“Hey, look at this,” Jamie said. She pointed to the inside of the trunk. Everyone looked. Stamped on the lid were some words: This trunk belongs to President Abraham Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois “We could sell this for hundreds!” someone said. “Maybe even thousands,” someone else added. Was this really Abe Lincoln's trunk? Can you solve the mystery? Teach logic & detail. Has Common Core tasks.

Jamie and Kendall Broderick are excited to read about a missing masterpiece. A museum in France was robbed 30 years ago. Suddenly the painting has turned up, and the owner is seeking the reward. But is he the thief? Can the Brodericks help find out before the reward money is paid? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do. Educational Versions have CCSS exercises.

"Well, this assignment won't be hard for me!" they heard a voice say. Cindy pushed her way into the small group. Jamie noticed that she was dressed in the latest style. Her designer jeans even had crystals sewn onto the pockets. Find out what Cindy has to say and if she is telling the truth. Teaches logic and attention to detail. Includes Common Core exercises.

“Before we go to lunch, I need you all to think about the talks that you have heard,” Miss Tate said. “One of the reports has a problem with it. Can anyone tell me what that talk was, and what the problem was?” Jamie thought back to all the talks she had heard that day. Mostly she thought about her own talk. Did she get something wrong? Can you figure it out? Includes activities to meet CCSS.

“The local Bank of Hannibal was just robbed at gunpoint,” the announcer said. “The thief got away with over $100,000. He was last seen heading south on Highway 79 toward the Mark Twain Caves. The police have set up a road block just south of the caves, but the thief has yet to reach it. Has the thief stopped at the caves? Can the Brodericks help find him? Educational versions include CCSS exrcises

“I need your help. Are you guys open for business?” Brian asked. “Sure,” Kendall said. “Let me just grab my sister. She’d kill me if I left her out of a case.” Kendall went over to the door. “JAMIE,” he yelled inside. “WE”VE GOT A CASE!” A moment later Jamie popped through the door. What's up? Can you solve this mystery? Teach logic and attention to detail. Includes Common Core exercises.

Benny walked up to Kendall and Jamie just as they were about to leave the school yard. “I want to hire you guys to help me win the big chili contest on Saturday.” “Help you win?” Kendall asked. “Yeah,” Benny said. “I know my chili recipe is better than Jerry Smart’s, but only if we cook fair.” See if you can tell if Jerry plays fair in this 15-minute mystery. Can you solve it? Includes CCSS tasks.