Free book club and classroom discussion guides for Linda Maria Frank’s mysteries are available on her website. Teachers, librarians, and book clubs can use them for Annie Tillery Mysteries and related titles — start here: book club & classroom discussion guides.
These guides support evidence-based discussion: tracking clues, comparing motives, connecting forensic science ideas, and writing prompts that fit middle-grade and teen readers.
How to use the guides
- Assign independent reading, then use guide questions for small-group talk.
- Ask students to update theories as new evidence appears.
- Pair a guide with the matching book page (for example The Madonna Ghost or The Mystery of the Lost Avenger).
- For younger groups, combine guides with the Buccaneers series overview.
Need books for the classroom set? See the purchase page. Learn more about the author’s classroom background on Meet Linda and the science teacher → mystery author profile.
FAQ
Where are the free discussion guides?
https://lindamariafrank.com/book-club-and-classroom-discussion-guides/
Who are the guides for?
Teachers, librarians, homeschool families, and adult or student book clubs.
Do the guides spoil the endings?
They are written to spark discussion while readers work through evidence; facilitators should skim before assigning.
Can I print them for class?
Yes — they are provided for educational and book-club use from LindaMariaFrank.com.
Printable discussion guides (PDF)
Download free printable discussion guides for classrooms and book clubs: