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Mr. Martinson from Seattle, WA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mystery Books for 6th Graders!

Help me give my students mystery and thriller books for our classroom library!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Martinson's classroom raised $295

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My Project

Adding A Good Girl's Guide to Murder and Truly Devious to our 6th-grade classroom library would introduce students to the exciting world of mystery and thriller stories. These books encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and deductive reasoning as readers follow the protagonists through intricate investigations. Engaging with complex mysteries can sharpen analytical skills and inspire curiosity, making learning feel like a thrilling adventure.

Beyond their gripping plots, these novels feature smart, determined protagonists who serve as excellent role models for young readers.

Pip from A Good Girl's Guide to Murder and Stevie from Truly Devious demonstrate perseverance, independence, and a passion for uncovering the truth. Their stories show the importance of questioning assumptions and seeking justice, instilling valuable lessons in integrity and resilience.

In addition to the intellectual and moral benefits, these books will make reading enjoyable for students who love suspenseful, fast-paced stories. Mystery and thriller genres captivate young minds, keeping them engaged and eager to turn the page. A well-rounded classroom library should include books that excite and challenge students, and these two novels will certainly spark enthusiasm for reading.

Mr. Martinson Washington Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Seattle, WA View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

150 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nine Liars (Truly Devious) • Amazon Business $11.09 6 $66.54
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Complete Series Paperback Boxed Set: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder; Good Girl, Bad Blood; As Good as Dead (The Good Girl's Guide to Murder) • Amazon Business $19.20 3 $57.60
The Box in the Woods (Truly Devious) • Amazon Business $7.81 3 $23.43
Truly Devious 3-Book Box Set: Truly Devious, Vanishing Stair, and Hand on the Wall • Amazon Business $20.17 1 $20.17
Kill Joy: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Novella • Amazon Business $8.09 2 $16.18
Five Survive • Amazon Business $8.07 2 $16.14

Materials cost

$200.06

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $17.51

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$250.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.22

Total project goal

$294.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $294.79

2 Donors

-$142.41

Donations toward project cost

-$125.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.12

match offer

-$147.39

Match offer toward project cost

-$125.28

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.11

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.99

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 $0.00

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