YOU VS The Poison Plot

About this book

In this gloriously interactive mystery book, you find yourself embroiled in an intricate case involving a poisoned teacher in the build up to the biggest event of the year, the school talent show. As the school’s leading investigative journalist, you the reader must make the right decisions to crack the case. Choose who you interview, where you explore, what evidence you gather and, ultimately, who you accuse – and try to avoid red herrings along the way! 

This book is seriously gripping thanks to its interactive elements. There are heaps of clues to gather and characters to profile as you explore the school setting, with plenty of divergent paths to take and avenues of investigation to pursue. 

The story itself is well-written and includes lots of humour amongst the intrigue, giving it a light feel. Readers will also enjoy the cartoon-like illustrations which appear throughout the story, often themselves serving as clues or puzzles which contribute to the plot.   

Fans of choose your own adventures and mysteries will love this book. It would also make a great choice for reluctant readers or as a class read that involves children in deciding the choices the character makes.