The Great Cake Mystery: Book Rewind

The Great Cake Mystery: A Book Rewind

🎯 All Ages

Synopsis:

Have you ever said to yourself, "wouldn’t it be nice to be a detective"?

This is the story of a girl from Botswana who says just that -- her name is Precious.

When a piece of cake goes missing from her classroom and a young boy is unfairly suspected, Precious, is the only one convinced he didn’t do it. As she sets out to find the real thief, she learns that your first guess isn’t always right. She also learns how to be a ‘number one’ detective.

What is a Book Rewind?:

Turn quiet days into meaningful memories with a Book Rewind, a one-day guide designed to help families revisit and reflect on a beloved read-aloud. Perfect for slow winter mornings, off-weeks in your homeschool, weekend enrichment, or any time you want to deepen your connection to a story.

Each Book Rewind includes:

• A science connection inspired by the book
• A hands-on craft
• A recipe to make and share
• Thoughtful discussion questions
• Printable copywork in both manuscript and cursive

Ideal for all ages, this Book Rewinds brings your reading to life with just the right mix of learning and fun, no prep required.

Synopsis:

Have you ever said to yourself, "wouldn’t it be nice to be a detective"?

This is the story of an African girl who says just that. Her name is Precious.

When a piece of cake goes missing from her classroom, a traditionally built young boy is tagged as the culprit. Precious, however, is not convinced. She sets out to find the real thief. Along the way she learns that your first guess isn’t always right. She also learns how to be a detective.

*Please note that book studies are digital downloads that can be printed at home, but the books themselves must be purchased or borrowed from your local library. 

Digital purchase of this unit is copyright limited to students in one household or classroom.