Lizzie and Lucky: questions to ask and activities to try
Lizzie wants a dog, and she proves she's responsible by solving mysteries. Lizzie and Lucky is a joyful illustrated detective story.
What age is it for? Lizzie and Lucky is best for ages 6–8. Good for: A young detective and her Dalmatian sidekick.
Lizzie and Lucky (Megan Rix and Tim Budgen)
- Age
- 6-8
- Best for
- A young detective and her Dalmatian sidekick
Read a chapter at a time and look for clues together.
What it helps with
- Responsibility
- Pets and caring
- Solving mysteries
- Early 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.
- “What did Lizzie want?”
- “What did she have to prove?”
- “Who is Lucky?”
- “What mystery did they solve?”
- “What clues helped?”
- “What would you need to do to look after a dog?”
5-minute activities to try together
Pet plan
Write a plan for looking after a pet every day.
Detective kit
Make a detective kit: notebook, magnifying glass, pencil.
Free printables: Lizzie and Lucky 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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If your child liked this, try
Kate on the Case (Hannah Peck)
- Best for
- A young reporter solving a mystery
- Age
- 7-9
Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure (Alex T. Smith)
- Best for
- A penguin adventurer on a treasure hunt
- Age
- 6-9
Jasper and Scruff (Nicola Colton)
- Best for
- An unlikely friendship, in a funny early chapter book
- Age
- 5-8
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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