Kate on the Case: questions to ask and activities to try
Reporter-in-training Kate and her mouse Rupert head to the North Pole to solve a mystery. Kate on the Case is a brilliant illustrated mystery adventure.
What age is it for? Kate on the Case is best for ages 7–9. Good for: A young reporter solving a mystery.
Read a chapter at a time and keep a list of clues together.
What it helps with
- Curiosity and asking questions
- Solving mysteries
- Reporting and writing
- Illustrated chapter books
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Who is Kate?”
- “Who is Rupert?”
- “Where were they going?”
- “What was strange?”
- “What clues did you find?”
- “What would you report on?”
5-minute activities to try together
Clue list
Keep a clue list while reading and guess the answer.
Family news
Write a front page about something that happened at home.
Free printables: Kate on the Case worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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