Yaro is faced with the daunting task of cracking the cryptic code to the Mystery Letter. With doubting nemesis Missy Ann breathing down his neck and reminding him he's no Sherlock Holmes, Yaro must prove his skills as a detective or risk the shame of becoming the laughing stock of his school and neighborhood. Missy Ann would take great great pride in ruining his reputation. With his trusted side kick Saidi by his side, will Yaro crack the code? Read this book to find out. Yaro the Super Sleuth in the Case of the Mystery Letter focuses on children identifying what their own natural gifts, talents, and abilities are. Illustrating that they can parlay their natural attributes into a career. Dr. Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences theory is used to emphasize this premise. Yaro dreams of being a detective when he grows up. Part of being a good detective is paying attention to details, documenting your observations, being a good listner and communicator, enlisting help when needed, and being a good judge of character, these are all of the factors that go into being a good detective. This book seamlessly merges goal setting, self-concept, self-discipline, problem-solving, the importance of family, and friendship into a humorous story. This is an interactive book that directly connects the story content with the life of the reader. Children can apply what the character is experiencing to their own lives. Even the illustrations are educational. After the story their is a teaching tool that is included. Complete with activities and inspirational quotes used to emphasize the themes running through the story. Brain Candy Publishing's sole purpose is to produce 21st Century children's books that are multi-cultural, entertaining, educational, and interactive. Our books address relevant issues that today's child faces. Empowering children is an emphasis because there is always a teaching tool included in the back of every book. This tool is meant to be used as a way to have conversations with the adults in their lives