On the trail of the culprit in English class! Students learn best when they hardly realize they are doing so. This volume provides you with 13 captivating short crime stories in English, where students must decipher the events and track down the criminals. Along the way, their English reading skills are developed. It promotes competence orientation and differentiation at the same time. For each crime story, you receive worksheets as photocopiable templates with action-oriented tasks. With their help, young people can improve their reading and understanding of English texts even more! The materials are available at various difficulty levels, making differentiation in English class achievable. They are also suitable for substitute teaching. The engaging reading mysteries in English can be ideally used in substitute English classes, providing students with enjoyment.