{"product_id":"the-mysterious-affair-at-styles-9781423667568","title":"The Mysterious Affair at Styles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis retelling of Agatha Christie's \u003ci\u003eThe Mysterious Affair at Styles\u003c\/i\u003e is the first in a series of interactive picture book mysteries for children.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Younger readers will adore the vivid illustrations and entertaining activities; older readers will be able to absorb the entertaining story while compiling clues....It may be a murder mystery, but it's a supremely cozy and stylish one, and an ideal introduction to the amazing Poirot.\"--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Mysterious Affair at Styles\u003c\/i\u003e is Agatha Christie's first detective novel (a cozy mystery--no violence or gore), and where she introduces her fictional detective Hercule Poirot. The story, set in England during World War I, is a true who-done-it full of mysterious characters 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarci Kay Monson\u003c\/b\u003e is an avid reader, crafter, and gardener. She received her BS in Technical Communications from Utah State University and a graduate certificate in publishing from the Denver Publishing Institute. She found a love for Agatha Christie when her book club read \u003ci\u003eAnd Then There Were None\u003c\/i\u003e and never looked back. She loves story, bright colors, and a little bit of (cozy and fictional) murder. Raised in Japan, England, and Germany, she now lives in Layton, Utah.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreg Paprocki\u003c\/b\u003e works full-time as an illustrator and book designer. He has illustrated several Curious George books, the Little Leonardo series, and the BabyLit alphabet board books including \u003ci\u003eS Is for Santa\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eB Is for Boo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eE Is for Easter\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eC Is for Camping\u003c\/i\u003e. Released summer 2023 in the alphabet series were \u003ci\u003eG is for Gross\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eU is for Universe\u003c\/i\u003e. Greg's Gibbs Smith titles have sold 820,000 copies. He lives in Omaha, Nebraska.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Gibbs Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50878378803474,"sku":"9781423667568","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_dd0b1e02-a0ad-49dc-92b6-c0c9b0668908.jpg?v=1738297345","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-mysterious-affair-at-styles-9781423667568","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}