Christmas is almost here in Whispering Pines—but the giant golden star has vanished from the town’s Christmas tree! With the Christmas Eve lighting ceremony approaching, eight-year-old Zach and his lovable Newfoundland dog, Tuxedo, have a mystery to solve. And they need your family’s help.
Turn your Christmas countdown into a daily detective adventure. Read the next part of the story, crack a code, examine the evidence, and compare your discoveries with the colorful suspect profiles. Each day brings another opportunity to narrow the list and get closer to the truth.
Add a little hide-and-seek magic with the included Advent riddles. Tuck a riddle into an envelope, stocking, or Advent calendar, and let it lead your young detectives to that day’s hidden story pages. The anticipation becomes part of the fun!.
Follow twelve consecutive days or choose a schedule that fits your family. Younger detectives can join in with reading and puzzle help from a grown-up or older sibling.
Make room for shared laughter, curious questions, and a Christmas tradition built around time together.
Your Advent-Ture Kit includes
Spiral-bound Advent-Ture Story — Twelve chapters following Zach, Tux, and the mystery in Whispering Pines.
12 mystery puzzles — Decode messages, search for clues, and piece together the evidence.
13 illustrated suspect cards — Study each character’s profile and compare it with the clues.
Suspect elimination sheet — Track your deductions as the mystery unfolds.
7 crime-lab reports — Examine the evidence alongside the story.
24 hiding-place riddle cards — Choose twelve that suit your home.
Parent guide and answer key — Clear setup instructions, puzzle answers, and help along the way.
Star ornament activity supplies — Three wooden stars, snowflake and paw-print stamps, gold ribbon, and decorations for a shared keepsake activity.
