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Detective Files

Read the witness statements. Compare what each person says. Decide who is hiding something. A whole season of small mysteries — every case is a workout for 11+ inference.

Season 1 — The Mystery of the Hartwell Library

Three small crimes. One quiet town. You decide whodunnit.

CASE 1

Case 1 — The Missing Library Stamp

foundation

Hartwell Library's antique date-stamp has vanished overnight. Three people had keys. Read all three statements, then lock in your verdict.

3 evidence pieces · 3 suspects

CASE 2

Case 2 — The Broken Greenhouse Pane

intermediate

A single windowpane in the Year 5 vegetable garden has been smashed. The tomatoes are intact but a small flowerpot is missing. Three children were nearby.

3 evidence pieces · 3 suspects

CASE 3

Case 3 — The Letter Without a Stamp

advanced

A handwritten letter has appeared in the headmistress's pigeonhole, accusing one of the staff of cheating in the staff quiz. The letter has no signature, no stamp, and the headmistress wants to know who wrote it.

3 evidence pieces · 3 suspects