For beginners, 'The Cat Who series' by Lilian Jackson Braun is great. The cat in the story often helps the main character solve crimes in a small town, and the light - hearted tone makes it very accessible. Also, 'Encyclopedia Brown' by Donald J. Sobol is a classic. It's full of short, humorous crime - solving stories that kids (and beginners) can easily enjoy.
A great beginner - friendly humorous crime novel is 'The Secret of the Old Clock' by Carolyn Keene. It's a Nancy Drew mystery that has some light - hearted and funny moments as Nancy tries to solve the case. 'Holes' by Louis Sachar also has elements of crime and mystery with a lot of humor in the story of boys at a detention camp.
Well, 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith is a great choice for beginners. It has a charming and different approach to crime - solving. The main character is very likable. 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' by Arthur Conan Doyle is also a good start. It has a spooky atmosphere and a well - crafted mystery. 'Before I Go to Sleep' by S. J. Watson is an interesting crime - related read. It has a unique premise about a woman with memory loss trying to figure out things related to a crime.
Another good one is 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett. It's a noir - style detective novel that gives a great introduction to the hard - boiled detective genre. The story revolves around a valuable statuette and the search for it is filled with double - crosses and intrigue.
Sure. 'The Wallflower' series by Lisa Kleypas is a great start. These books are full of humor, like in the first book where the wallflowers make a pact. The historical settings, usually in Victorian England, are vividly described and the romances are sweet and funny.
Sure. 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown is a good start. It combines art, mystery, and history in an exciting way. You get to learn about various artworks and historical references while following a thrilling plot. It's not too complex in terms of art concepts but still gives a good taste of how art can be a part of a story.
'Carrie' by Stephen King is also suitable. It's about a girl with telekinetic powers who gets bullied at school. The revenge she takes is both tragic and horrifying in a very relatable high - school - gone - wrong kind of way.
For beginners, 'Le Petit Prince' is an excellent choice. Its language is not overly complicated, and the story is easy to follow. It has beautiful illustrations too, which can help with understanding. It's a great introduction to francophone literature.
Well, 'The Wire in the Blood' by Val McDermid is also among the best. Her protagonist, Dr. Tony Hill, is a psychologist who helps the police solve crimes. The novels are known for their complex characters, dark themes, and the detailed portrayal of the police work involved in solving heinous crimes.
For beginners, 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' by Jeff Kinney is a great choice. It has simple language and really relatable, funny situations. The main character Greg Heffley's attempts to fit in at school and deal with his family are hilarious.
I'd also recommend 'Big Little Lies' by Liane Moriarty. It's a crime - thriller that also delves into the lives of women. The mystery aspect gradually unfolds as you learn more about the characters and their relationships. It's not too complex for beginners and has elements that are relatable.
Sure. 'Bone' by Jeff Smith is a great start. It has elements of mystery within its fantasy world. The Bone cousins find themselves in a strange land full of mysteries, like the identity of certain creatures and the secrets of the valley they're in.