Peppermint Cookie Murder Reading Kit

What Is Peppermint Cookie Murder?

Peppermint Cookie Murder is the first book in the Christmas Catastrophe Mysteries by Trixie Silvertale. The amateur sleuth is Cindy Claus, the daughter of Santa Claus. Everyone expects Cindy to follow in her father’s footsteps, but she dreams of opening her own bakery and proving that she is more than just the Yuletide heir. Read more about Peppermint Cookie Murder.

Peppermint Cookie Reader Questions

Use these questions to reflect on the story after you read it or to spark discussions in a book club.

• What did you like best about Peppermint Cookie Murder?

• Who is your favorite character from Peppermint Cookie Murder?

• Did you have a favorite scene in Peppermint Cookie Murder? What did you like about this scene?

• What makes Cindy Claus a good amateur sleuth?

• How did Cindy change from the start of the story to the end? What did you think about her evolution?

• How does Artikoa help Cindy throughout the story?

• If you could have a furry sidekick, what kind of animal would you choose?

• Were you able to guess the culprit in Peppermint Cookie Murder?

• What clues helped and what red herrings threw you off the trail of the killer?

• Have you ever felt pressured to choose a specific career path?

• If you could change careers now, what would you like to do?

• If you could open your own bakery, what kind of treats would you sell?

• What is your favorite Christmas cookie?

• Would you like to see Peppermint Cookie Murder made into a movie or TV show? Who would you pick to play the members of the Claus family?

• Do you have any predictions for future books in the Christmas Catastrophe Mysteries?

Peppermint Cookie Murder Book Club Activities

• Have a Christmas-themed potluck and discuss the book. Ask everyone to bring a dish to pass.

• Bake gingerbread cookies using Connie’s Gingerbread Cookie Recipe at the end of Peppermint Cookie Murder. Have a contest for the best decorated gingerbread cookie.

• Ask every book club member to bring an index card or a piece of paper with their favorite cookie recipe. Exchange recipes at the book club meeting (or collect emails to exchange digital recipes).

• Have a Christmas Cookie Swap. Ask every club member to bring several dozen homemade cookies of a single type. Then, exchange the cookies so everyone leaves with an assortment of treats.

• Imagine that Peppermint Cookie Murder is being adapted into a Christmas movie, and your group is in charge of casting. Take turns saying who you would choose to play Cindy.

• Take turns sharing your favorite Christmas memory.

• Have a group craft session. Make Christmas ornaments, wreaths, garlands, or some other type of Christmas decoration.

• Have a Christmas bake sale to raise money for your favorite charity.