SuitabookThe mystery at Wolf River
Mary Francis Shura
- Reading
- Pause after the rescue to consider responsible choices, then revisit how the mystery develops; the ending and the explanation for the disappearance remain unclear.
- Themes
- Helping animals responsibly: Kate and Bugs save a Newfoundland dog and try to find who it belongs to; the dog is trained as a Hearing Dog. The book?s stance on this remains unclear.
- Friendship and family disagreement: Kate works with her best friend Bugs, while her younger brother James wants to keep the dog. The book?s stance on this remains unclear.
- Mystery and disappearance: The children investigate something unusual at the old Roberts mansion after learning that Andy Wallace, its new heir, has disappeared. The book?s stance on this remains unclear.
- Worth knowing
- The book may prompt discussion about helping an animal in danger, respecting its trained role and dealing with a younger sibling whose wishes conflict with the investigation.