WHO'S THE NEXT GREAT KID DETECTIVE?

IT'S NO BIG MYSTERY!

A history buff is about to spend a small fortune on a rare Brazilian vase at a local yard sale, but there’s something suspicious about it…  

A bicycle gets stolen from the town park. 

A trophy gets destroyed in somebody’s house. 

There’s a fake (but very delicious) entry in the school’s baking contest.   
Join Patrick Picklebottom as he uses his critical thinking skills to solve these and other exciting, everyday mysteries. 

There are 12 stories–can you find the clues in each one and help Patrick crack the cases? 

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"PATRICK PICKLEBOTTOM EVERYDAY MYSTERIES"
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Wolf Entertainment, producers of some of the most valuable IP on television, including shows such Law & Order, SVU, Criminal Intent, One Chicago and others, is moving into children’s programming.  Patrick Picklebottom Everyday Mysteries will be Wolf’s first entry into this booming market. 

 "As the company behind some of the most iconic crime stories, it was only natural to share the excitement of solving mysteries with kids. Patrick Picklebottom is the perfect place to start.”

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"Hi! I'm Patrick. Patrick Picklebottom. It's great to meet you! 

Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I love to read - books are my favorite things in the whole world (although I'm starting to get into podcasts, too). And I love to use my imagination and critical thinking skills. I guess that's why I make a pretty good detective - I think logically, but also use my creativity to solve problems and puzzles. 

 

I'm excited for you to join me on all of my adventures! For older kids, grades 3 and up, you can help me crack 12 unique cases in my book, The Patrick Picklebottom Mysteries. For younger kids, grades K – 3,  I have a whole collection of picture books - I especially like the one where the floor to my house turns into lava, and I have to avoid it while going on a super cool quest for my dad."

"Hi, I'm Claire, Patrick's best friend!

Look, Patrick is great - smart, clever, but we all know that there's no way he'd be able to solve these mysteries without me. I may just look like another pretty face, but I'm the real brains behind our detective work!"

 

"I'm Roger. Don't believe a word they say.

Patrick and Claire have been a thorn in my side since first grade. They'll tell you I'm a bully and a liar, and blah, blah, blah...but the truth it they're just jealous of my total awesomeness, and I always come out on top!"

 

Patrick Picklebottom books are written by Mr. Jay and illustrated by Gary Wilkinson

Patrick Picklebottom and the Penny Book

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Patrick Picklebottom and the Longest Wait

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Patrick Picklebottom and the Living Room of Lava

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Thank you for your interest in my Patrick Picklebottom books.


Of all of the books and characters I've created, Patrick Picklebottom and the cast of friends are among my favorite. I'm excited to share these books with you, and hope you enjoy reading them as much as I've enjoyed writing them!

 

 - Mr. Jay

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