Reading Group Kit

The Detective Diaries of Marchfield Meadows

by Terata B.

ISBN-13: 9781067688004

Join Callie the Case-Solving Cow and her farm friends as they unravel mysteries across Marchfield Meadows. This kit is for teachers, librarians, parents, and book clubs — use the discussion questions below to bring the story to life.

Ages 5–9Picture BookMysteryFarm / AnimalsTeamwork & Curiosity

How to Use This Kit

Read together first. Cover-to-cover, then revisit favourite pages.
Pick & choose questions. You don't need every question — pick what fits your group's age and time.
Let answers wander. Some questions are open-ended on purpose — there's no single "right" answer.
Use the lines provided to jot answers, or chat them out loud.

Section 1

Characters & Setting

1
Who is the main character in the story?
2
Where does the story take place?
3
What clues show us what kind of farm Callie lives on?

Section 2

Plot & Problem-Solving

4
What mystery does Callie need to solve in this story?
5
What is the first clue she finds?
6
Which animal friend helps her the most? How?
7
What tools or skills does Callie use to solve the mystery?

Section 3

Critical Thinking

8
If you were Callie, what clue would you look for next?
9
What do you think the mystery teaches us about farm life?
10
Why is it important to listen to all the animals' points of view?

Section 4

Farm Facts & Learning

11
What fun fact did you learn about cows / chickens / pigs / etc.?
12
How does this fact help you understand life on the farm?

Section 5

Feelings & Values

13
How does Callie show kindness or teamwork in the story?
14
Why is it good to ask questions when things don't make sense?
15
What would YOU like to discover if you visited Marchfield Meadows?

Bring Callie home!

Search ISBN 9781067688004 at any bookstore or library worldwide, or visit:

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