June Jam

Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy are the younger siblings of the detectives from the A to Z Mysteries, and this sixth Calendar Mysteries title is an early chapter book series for young readers. The four kids want to surprise their fathers for Father's Day with homemade strawberry jam, made from berries grown in the Pinto family's patch.

Trouble starts when someone, or something, keeps nibbling the ripe strawberries. The list of suspects includes Polly the Pony, Pal the dog, and the twins' brother Josh. The children must figure out who the mystery chomper is before the patch is ruined and their jam plans fall apart.

The story is light, summery, and built around a simple puzzle that fits the holiday theme, making it a fun first mystery for newer chapter book readers.