2024 marks ten years of the Friday Barnes book series. Discover a few ideas for celebrating this impressive milestone.
There’s no denying that R.A. Spratt’s bestselling Friday Barnes series is a hit among young readers. In fact, the beloved detective books are so popular that the series has just hit a big milestone – the tenth anniversary.
Want to celebrate? Scroll on for three ideas for Friday Barnes-inspired fun!
3 ways to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Friday Barnes
1. Have a read-aloud
What better way to celebrate Friday Barnes than reading the newest book in the series? Gather your friends, family or classroom to enjoy a read-aloud of Friday Barnes 12: Collision Course. When Friday’s mum is accused of espionage, it’s up to Friday to smuggle herself into Switzerland to clear her mum’s name. With a fast-paced plot, loveable characters, and – of course – an awesome mystery, it’s the perfect book to read with a group.
2. Test your knowledge
For some interactive fun, test your Friday Barnes knowledge with this fun quiz. Do you have what it takes to be a detective like Friday, or could your sleuthing skills use a little work? Answer a few questions based on the books to see how you stack up.
3. Play dress-up
Go the extra mile by dressing up like Friday. Follow these simple instructions to emulate the young sleuth.
What you’ll need:
- Tan sweater or jacket
- Striped shirt
- Jeans
- Sneakers
- Fedora
- Magnifying glass
What to do:
- Dress up in your Friday Barnes outfit.
- If your hair is long enough, wear it in two pigtails, and finish the look with a fedora.
- Carry your magnifying glass in one hand and your favourite Friday Barnes book in the other.
- Now you’re ready to solve some mysteries with Friday!
(Psst . . . for more fun dress-up ideas, check here!)
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