Teachers and librarians often praise Ron Roy for his "transparent prose." What does that mean? It means the language is so clean and clear that the reader forgets they are reading. They are simply solving the mystery.
The genius of the A to Z Mysteries author was understanding that kids don't need murder or gore to be engaged. They need red herrings, secret codes, missing persons (like the famous author Wallis Wallace in Book A), and small-scale thefts. Roy’s books taught deductive reasoning, teamwork, and the importance of paying attention to details. a-z mysteries author
The concept of the A to Z Mysteries was both simple and brilliant. The series would consist of 26 books, one for each letter of the alphabet, starting with The Absent Author (A) and ending with The Zombie Zone (Z). Each book takes place in the fictional town of Green Lawn, Connecticut (loosely based on Roy’s own hometown). Teachers and librarians often praise Ron Roy for
A to Z Mysteries (26 Book Set): Roy, Ron: 9780439867788 - Amazon.com The genius of the A to Z Mysteries