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Reviewed by Adanna Ora for Readers' Favorite
Ten-year-old Benjamin Zither believes that he and his basset hound, Blue, are detectives. After all, they figured out the riddle of Benjamin's unknown dad. What better way to show off his investigative and detective skills than to solve the mystery of the bully? Benjamin’s best friend, Calliope Claire Cooper, has been receiving threatening notes from someone in her class, but the question is, from whom? Worse, she does not want to open up and ask anyone for help. Her family already has enough going on with the traumatic effect of her parents' divorce and the pain of knowing that her father has a new romance. How will this case of bullying be solved? Find out in The Case of the Nasty Notes, written by Ellen Melissa Cohen, with beautiful illustrations by Donald Wu. This is a unique story and addresses the themes of bullying in schools, the dangers of keeping secrets, and being truthful to oneself.
The Case of the Nasty Notes is written in the first-person narrative, with Ben letting us into every aspect of every character’s life. I love the exploration of emotions seen from a child’s point of view when a family is in disarray. The book highlights sensitive issues in society and helps children come to terms with reality. Above all, it emphasises the importance of accepting oneself and following one’s happiness. Children are also taught the importance of friendships and the dangers of bullying. The narrative contains words that can improve children’s vocabulary, reading, and spelling skills. The colorful illustrations make the story more relatable. The author’s notes, which highlight the themes and the salient lessons to be learned, are my favourite part. The Case of the Nasty Notes is a must-have for every young reader.
