A podcast about Middle Grade mystery fiction. Eleven year old MJ and her mystery-loving father, Aidan, talk about mystery novels aimed at tween readers. Each episode begins with a spoiler-free discussion before delving deeper into spoilers in its second half. Bonus short video content, School for Sleuths, presents short discussions of concepts in mystery fiction, drawing on elements of books we have recently discussed.
Get a Clue, Dad!
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Podcast Overview
A podcast about Middle Grade mystery fiction. Eleven year old MJ and her mystery-loving father, Aidan, talk about mystery novels aimed at tween readers. Each episode begins with a spoiler-free discussion before delving deeper into spoilers in its second half. Bonus short video content, School for Sleuths, presents short discussions of concepts in mystery fiction, drawing on elements of books we have recently discussed.
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1/26/2026
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June 20, 2026
9. The Beanstalk Murder by P. G. Bell (w/ guest: the Mom)
<p>Today's episode of <strong>Get a Clue, Dad</strong> could really be called <strong>Get a Clue, Parents</strong> as we have our first guest. Eleven year old MJ's Mom joins in the fun as we discuss P. G. Bell's fairytale mystery, The Beanstalk Murder. It's a fun book that uses the Jack and the Beanstalk fairytale as a starting point for a murder mystery!</p><p>As always, our discussion is split into two parts. The first is a general discussion where we talk about some of the book's elements and give our general verdict. Then MJ will sound her spoiler alert and we'll dig into the details of the mystery, talking about its solution.</p>
May 30, 2026
8. The Case of the Left-Handed Lady by Nancy Springer (Enola Holmes #2)
<p>The Case of the Left-Handed Lady is the second novel in Nancy Springer's Enola Holmes series. This picks up shortly after the first left off, with Enola searching for her mother in London and trying to find a missing young member of the aristocracy. In this case, a young woman who vanished from her bedroom.</p><p>As always, our discussion is split into two parts. The first is a spoiler-free chat about the book before MJ sounds the spoiler alert and we chat solutions...</p>
April 18, 2026
7. Poached by Stuart Gibbs (FunJungle #2)
<p>Get a Clue, Dad! is a podcast where a tween and her dad discuss mystery novels aimed at middle grade readers. In episode seven, MJ and her dad, Aidan, discuss Poached by Stuart Gibbs.</p><p>In Poached, Teddy finds himself accused of stealing Kazoo the koala. With Security Chief Marge looking to have him arrested, Teddy must find the truth. At stake isn't just his future or that of his parents. Koalas require specialized food meaning Kazoo's very life is at risk!</p><p>As always the episode is split into two parts. In the first we chat about the book more generally in a spoiler-free way and play an animal facts game. Then, once MJ enthusiastically announces the spoiler alert, we dig deeper and discuss the book's solution!</p>
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