Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds

Why do Cam and Eric find the young couple suspicious? How does this clue help them solve the case? Answer with a quotation from the text.

How did you interpret the story’s clues? Did the mystery’s conclusion fit with your expectations, or was it a surprise? Explain.

In the book, the author creates suspense around what will happen to Cam and baby Howie. Choose a scene that contained a great deal of fear or suspense. How did the story’s plot, word choice, and illustrations add to the tension?

Compare and contrast Cam and Eric. How do their personalities complement each other, and what are some potential points of disagreement? Be sure to include at least two similarities and two differences.

How does this first book hint that Cam and Eric will have many more adventures to come?

In the story, the thieves almost trick the police. How do they manage to distract and deceive so many people?

Eric and Cam use teamwork and cooperation to find more clues to the mystery. How do the two friends help each other? Answer with three quotations from the story.

Cam’s special strength of a photographic memory helps her to solve the mystery. Research the real-life traits of people who have photographic memories. Is the author’s portrayal of this skill realistic? Why or why not?