What Really Happened to Humpty?

What Really Happened to Humpty? retells the classic nursery rhyme as a hilarious detective noir story, with Detective Joe Dumpty investigating whether his brother Humpty was pushed off the wall by one of many colorful suspects from Mother Goose. Filled with wordplay and puns, the story gives a funny twist to familiar fairy tale characters while building suspense. This book is a fantastic choice for students because it builds reading engagement through humor, introduces the concept of point of view and perspective, and makes the mystery genre approachable for early readers.

Publishing Details

Author : Jeanie Franz Ransom

Illustrator : Stephen Axelsen

Author Nationality : United States

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture Book

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 40

Size: 8.5 x 11 inches

Year Published: 2010

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 1st

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Fiction

Theme: Humor, Mystery, Fables & Folktales