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Team 1: orange

1. Always the overachiever, Piper just finished reading “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” in Spanish for extra credit in her Spanish class. Find the book on the shelf to see if she left any evidence behind.

2. Michael wants to read an adventure novel about the mythical city of Atlantis by Clive Cussler. Is he planning to skip town and try to find the lost city? Find the adult copy of the book before he does to get your next clue.

3. There’s a globe on the library’s main floor.

It’s made of plastic and paint and wood,

And it holds the clue you’re looking for.

If you haven’t looked there yet, you should!

4. Greg was assigned to read Shakespeare’s classic play “The Tempest.” He didn’t get past the first five words and flunked his assignment, but if you find the young adult copy of this book, you just might be rewarded with a clue.

5. When Whitney was little her favorite book was a Dr. Seuss book, but it wasn’t “The Cat in the Hat” or “Green Eggs and Ham.” A special clue is waiting for you in this book about a little boy named Gerald who speaks in sounds instead of words.

6. The library has a room on the lower floor for special programs and events. Your next clue is in this room, wrapped around one of the symbols of our country.

7. Sarah just got a new puppy named Princess, and she checked out a book by Bashkim Dibra that talks about using “dogspeak” to train dogs. You’re getting close now, so hurry up, go find the book and get the next clue!

8. Congratulations! You found the last clue! If you’ve done your detective work right, you should know who the killer is, what weapon they used to kill Mr. Boddy, and where the dastardly deed took place. If you think you’ve figured it out, write your guesses on this paper and bring it to Erica in Yscapes and she’ll tell you if you’ve cracked the case!

Team 2: Yellow

1. Peter recently took his girlfriend to a showing of her favorite movie, “Singin’ in the Rain.” Your first clue is waiting for you in the large print copy of the biography of the movie’s star, Gene Kelly.

2. Always the overachiever, Piper just finished reading “David Copperfield” for extra credit in English class. Find the young adult copy of the book on the shelf to see if she left any evidence behind.

3. Looking for clue #4?

On the third floor

Down a long path

There’s a long table.

Get there (and look under it) as fast as you’re able!

4. When Whitney was little her favorite book was a Dr. Seuss book, but it wasn’t “The Cat in the Hat” or “Green Eggs and Ham.” A special clue is waiting for you in this picture book about McElligot’s pool.

5. Greg was assigned to read Shakespeare’s classic play “Much Ado About Nothing.” He didn’t get past the first five words and flunked his assignment, but if you find the adult copy of this book, you just might be rewarded with a clue.

6. This message board greets you as you walk into the building and tells you what’s happening here at the library. If you look close, you’ll find your next clue.

7. Michael wants to read a mystery novel by Janet Evanovich. The title of the book is the same as the first line of this well-knowing saying:

“ ___________________

Two for the show

Three to get ready

Four to go.”

Find the new large print copy of the book before he does to get your next clue.

8. Congratulations! You found the last clue! If you’ve done your detective work right, you should know who the killer is, what weapon they used to kill Mr. Boddy, and where the dastardly deed took place. If you think you’ve figured it out, write your guesses on this paper and bring it to Erica in Yscapes and she’ll tell you if you’ve cracked the case!

Team 3: purple

1. Sarah’s favorite TV show is “What Not To Wear.” The last book she checked out of the library was a book about looking your best, and it was written by the show’s hosts, Clinton Kelly and Stacy London. Find the young adult copy of this book to see if she left any clues behind!

2. When Whitney was little her favorite book was a Dr. Seuss book, but it wasn’t “The Cat in the Hat” or “Green Eggs and Ham.” A special clue is waiting for you in this paperback copy of a book about a silly turtle.

3. This keeps you warm on a cold fall night.

You can even read books by its bright light.

Head to the main floor, it’s in plain sight

Think you’ll win? You just might!

4. Greg was assigned to read Shakespeare’s classic play “Comedy of Errors.” He didn’t get past the first five words and flunked his assignment, but if you find the adult copy of this book, you just might be rewarded with a clue.

5. Always the overachiever, Piper just finished reading “Jane Eyre” for extra credit in her English class. Find the adult copy of the book to see if she left any evidence behind.

6. If you get a drink from the fountain on the main level, be sure to look underneath the fountain. You never know what you might find there.

7. Michael wants to read a novel by Adam Barrow which title means “perfect.” Find the adult hardback copy of the book before he does to get your next clue.

8. Congratulations! You found the last clue! If you’ve done your detective work right, you should know who the killer is, what weapon they used to kill Mr. Boddy, and where the dastardly deed took place. If you think you’ve figured it out, write your guesses on this paper and bring it to Erica in Yscapes and she’ll tell you if you’ve cracked the case!

Team 4: green

1. When Whitney was little her favorite book was a Dr. Seuss book, but it wasn’t “The Cat in the Hat” or “Green Eggs and Ham.” A clue is waiting for you in this book about Bartholomew and his many hats.

2. Always the overachiever, Piper just finished reading “The Scarlet Letter” for extra credit in her English class. Find the large print copy of the book on the shelf to see if she left any evidence behind.

3. Looking for your next clue?

Zac Efron is waiting for you in a room of blue.

He’s holding it behind his back for you.

4. Michael wants to read a book by Elizabeth Peters with the word “Memphis” in the title. Find the hardback adult copy of the book before he does to get your next clue.

5. Greg was assigned to read Shakespeare’s classic play “Merchant of Venice.” He didn’t get past the first five words and flunked his assignment, but if you find the young adult copy of this book, you just might be rewarded with a clue.

6. On the library’s lower floor, people can sit at tables and look at a knight bravely fighting against a dragon. Look under both tables to find your next clues.

7. Mr. Boddy had his history class read this book by Stanley Weintraub. Sarah thought it was about 15 celebrities, but it was actually about 3 generals in the military. She hated it. Your next clue is waiting for you, so get going!

8. Congratulations! You found the last clue! If you’ve done your detective work right, you should know who the killer is, what weapon they used to kill Mr. Boddy, and where the dastardly deed took place. If you think you’ve figured it out, write your guesses on this paper and bring it to Erica in Yscapes and she’ll tell you if you’ve cracked the case!

Team 5: red

1. Always the overachiever, Piper just finished reading “A Tale of Two Cities” for extra credit in her English class. Find the young adult copy of the book on the shelf to see if she left any evidence behind.

2. When Whitney was little her favorite book was a Dr. Seuss book, but it wasn’t “The Cat in the Hat or Green Eggs and Ham.” A clue is waiting for you in this book about a little girl named Mayzie.

3. Three tall tables all in a row

They hold more than you know

The one on the left lies, the one on the right is a sneak.

But the one in the middle has what you seek

4. Sarah was looking for a book on baking pies, but what she found was the book “Life of Pi,” which isn’t about cooking at all. The adult copy of the book has what you’re looking for, though— your next clue.

5. Greg was assigned to read Shakespeare’s classic play “King Lear.” He didn’t get past the first five words and flunked his assignment, but if you find the adult copy of this book, you just might be rewarded with a clue.

6. There’s a cozy spot on the lower floor with blue chairs by the windows and books on the windowsill. Your next clue is hiding under a table in that little nook.

7. Michael wants to read a book by James Patterson that shares its title with this well-known rhyme:

“Roses are red,

_______ ____ _______

Sugar is sweet

And so are you.”

Find the large print copy of the book before he does to get your next clue.

8. Congratulations! You found the last clue! If you’ve done your detective work right, you should know who the killer is, what weapon they used to kill Mr. Boddy, and where the dastardly deed took place. If you think you’ve figured it out, write your guesses on this paper and bring it to Erica in Yscapes and she’ll tell you if you’ve cracked the case!

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