Solving with Science!

The Park Gold Rush Incident

by Rin Asada

illus. by Odori Sato

Can science uncover the truth behind the mysteries of everyday life? In this fifth instalment of the popular series, Shogo, the self-proclaimed perfect student council president, once again teams up with his eccentric science-teacher father, Mr Kirin, to tackle four puzzling cases.

Is there really gold glittering in a park stream? Why does a love-petal game always end in “hate”? What lies behind a distorted “M” symbol appearing around the school? And who has taken three sheets of gold leaf from a cultural centre? Fast-paced and thought-provoking, this lively collection blends science, logic, and schoolyard intrigue.

Selected by the Japan School Library Association (2025).

19 x 13 cm, 207 pages, Black-and-white illustrations
First published September 2025