Yes. Teachers and librarians can use Linda Maria Frank’s free printable discussion-guide PDFs as ready-made question sets for independent reading, literature circles, and book clubs — download from the guides hub, print, and pair with the matching Annie Tillery novel. No signup required.
Start at the hub: Book club & classroom discussion guides. For a title-by-title download list, see Are free printable discussion guide PDFs available?
How to use the PDFs in class
- Before reading: Preview 2–3 questions so students know they will track clues, not just plot.
- During reading: Assign a short evidence log — claim vs. clue — the same habit a science teacher would use in lab.
- After reading: Run a book-club round with the PDF questions; older groups can compare Annie Tillery’s methods to real investigation.
- Library display: Print one guide beside the matching title for after-school clubs.
Guides ready to print
- The Madonna Ghost — Book Club Questions
- Girl with Pencil, Drawing — Discussion Questions
- Secrets in the Fairy Chimneys — Book Club Questions
- The Mystery of the Lost Avenger — Discussion Questions
Linda is a former science teacher; the mysteries are written so curiosity and evidence matter. Author background: science teacher turned mystery author. Younger readers can start with the Buccaneers series; mixed-age groups can follow the start-here path. Classroom sets: purchase page.
FAQ
Are the discussion-guide PDFs free for classroom use?
Yes. Print them for class, library, and book-club use from LindaMariaFrank.com.
Which grades are they for?
Annie Tillery titles suit teen / YA mystery readers; Buccaneers books (separate line) suit roughly ages 7–12. The current PDF pack covers four Annie Tillery novels.
Do I need an account to download?
No. Open the guides hub and download the PDFs directly.
Can librarians share them at a book club?
Yes — they are written as book-club and classroom questions.