Map in the Mystery Machine

Scooby-Doo! Readers #1

by Gail Herman

Scooby and the gang find an old map that leads them on a wild adventure.

Genres: Childrens, Mystery, Picture Books, Fiction

32 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 2000

About the author

Gail Herman, formerly a children's book editor in New York City, has written picture books, easy-to-reads, and chapter books, including many titles in the Who Was/What Was series. She lives in Newton, Massachusetts with her family.

Reviews

[Johanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was so happy when I noticed this book exists: I was more than ready to jump into this world and live throug some adventure with familiar characters. I have always loved all kind of mysteries and as a child I watched Scoopy Doo tv-series. I loved this little mystery story and I especially loved how different characters worked as a group.

[Emma Bäckström · Rating 2 out of 5]

Storyn var helt okej, men det är uppenbart att det inte är ett inbitet Scooby-fan som har skrivit boken!! Vem som helst vet ju att Scooby snacks heter SCOOBY KEX alt SCOOBY SNACKS. Vad har de valt att kalla det?
SCOOBYGODIS!
Under all kritik. Läste den på svenska så kan ha varit felöversättning.

Annars en helt okej story.

[Andy Hickman · Rating 3 out of 5]

“Scooby-Doo” by Gail Herman
#1 – Map in the Mystery Machine
Fun story by Gail Herman accompanied by colourful illustrations. Suitable for very young audiences as it's not too scary but enough mystery to be engaging.

[Kristen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Makes me want to watch the cartoons with my children. Both my littles enjoyed it.

[Amy Phelps · Rating 3 out of 5]

Scooby and shaggy are definitely the stars in this one

[Amara Tanith · Rating 2 out of 5]

Consider this a review of the entire series.

The back covers list the recommended age of this series as Kindergarten to Grade 2. That is absolute nonsense. An accurate reading level of these would be Preschool to Kindergarten.

I wouldn't recommend these to anyone over five; these are very short books written in the most simplistic way possible with only the most basic vocabulary and grammar--not at all what I'd expect of a seven-year-old. This series is for children at the beginning of the learning to read process, not for children several years into schooling.

On the other hand, this is a very basic, very simple mystery that would hold the attention of a young child learning to read. Five-year-old and younger Scooby-Doo fans will likely adore the series, though parents will likely find it rather boring.

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is another fun book in the Scooby-Doo! Readers series. It's short, with lots of colorful illustrations and the mystery is not very scary.

We all love Scooby-Doo, so these books are a particular favorite at storytime. We enjoyed reading this story together.

March 2022 update: I purchased a 12-book set (the Scooby-Doo! Read & Solve series) and read each one again.

[Shelli · Rating 2 out of 5]

The story line was a bit lacking in this easy reader. However, Scooby Doo mysteries are always a hit with kiddos. As long as kids are reading I'm happy.

[Deborah Harris]

AR Quiz No. 73269 EN Fiction
Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz Type Information AR Quiz Types: RP

[Brittany · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great Scooby adventure for the beginning reader.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you like Scooby Doo, this is the book for you.

[Holly · Rating 5 out of 5]

The gang have found a map I wonder we're it leads to.