The Case of the Missing Mascot is Here! A Fun New Mystery That Helps Kids Learn Their Worth

Written by chellie

February 27, 2025

📢 Exciting news, mystery lovers! 📢

Our favorite young sleuth, Susie the Detective, is back with a brand-new case—and trust me, this one’s a doozy! In The Case of the Missing Mascot, Susie and her friends are on the hunt for the school’s missing mascot. What starts as a simple prank soon unravels into a full-fledged mystery, and Susie will need every ounce of her detective skills (and maybe a little help from YOU!) to crack the case.

Why These Stories Matter—More Than Just a Mystery

If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you know that storytelling is more than just entertainment for me—it’s about building a culture where kids (and adults) know their worth. Each Susie adventure is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and encourage kids to embrace their unique gifts.

As parents, teachers, and mentors, we have the incredible opportunity to start shaping a child’s self-worth early. Kids need to see that their strengths—whether it’s problem-solving, creativity, kindness, or leadership—are valuable. And what better way to teach them than through a fun, engaging mystery where they get to be part of the investigation?

Supporting a Special Cause

This book isn’t just a fun read—it’s also making a real difference! Thanks to your support, Susie the Detective book sales contributed an additional $444 this past year to help continue building out the playground at Chalkhead Baptist Church’s children’s ministry, a cause that was near and dear to my dad’s heart. So when you grab a copy (or two!), you’re not only getting a fantastic mystery—you’re also helping kids play, grow, and learn.

Sneak Peek: Can You Solve the Clue?

📖 “Susie narrowed her eyes. ‘Mascots don’t just vanish into thin air,’ she muttered, tracing a paw print with her finger. Something was off. Someone knew more than they were letting on…”

Can your young detective solve the case before Susie does? 🕵️‍♀️

How to Get Your Copy (and a Special Discount!)

🛍️ The Case of the Missing Mascot officially launches March 5 on Amazon! 🎉 You can preorder now here ➡️ https://a.co/d/1PslU6O.

✨ But if you just can’t wait to start reading, you can grab it right now from BookBaby ➡️ https://store.bookbaby.com/book/the-case-of-the-missing-mascot.

💰 Want a special deal? When you buy through BookBaby, you can save when you add on more Susie adventures:
🔎 If you also purchase The Case of the Missing Sneakers, use promo code SusieTheDetective for 10% off.
🎂 If you add The Case of the Vanishing Birthday Presents, use GetMoreSusieStories for 15% off!

Let’s Build a Generation of Confident Problem-Solvers!

I’d love to hear from you—what unique gifts and talents do you see in the kids in your life? How do you encourage them to see their worth? Drop a comment below!

And as always, thank you for being part of this journey. Your support means the world—to me, to young readers, and to the kids who will get to enjoy that new playground. ❤️

#SusieTheDetective #NewBookAlert #KidLitMystery #FamilyReading #ChildrenMatter

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