If your kid is currently obsessed with true crime podcasts or One of Us Is Lying, this is an easy win. It’s smart, fast, and actually rewards the reader for paying attention to the clues.

It’s also a stealthy way to get them interested in the classics. By the time they finish, they'll probably be asking for a copy of And Then There Were None. The audiobook is also a fantastic option here—it builds those crucial language comprehension strands of literacy while keeping the 'page-turner' energy high.