Meet Father Brown

Onto another master of mystery, and his iconic character, known as Father Brown. One can often find GK Chesterton gracing the book lists of Classical Education families and teachers. Even more often, someone unfamiliar with Mr. Chesterton’s essays and arguments can stumble upon his most famous fictional character. Meet GK Chesterton’s witty and wily Father Brown.

Read this article about GK- https://www.chesterton.org/who-is-this-guy/ to learn more about the man.

Or watch this video about his Catholic faith and ideals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id3GL9KwGcM

But now let’s discuss the Priest with a Passion for crime solving- Father Brown. Father Brown mysteries combine faith and fiction, common sense and character qualities, producing another amazing sleuth.

https://www.fatherbrowngame.com/about-father-brown.htm

I enjoy having my kids read The Blue Cross before I get them to write mysteries. It’s a great intro to villains, motive, and the sleuth/nemesis relationship. After The Blue Cross, we move on to mysteries that spur ethical debates- such as The Hammer of God. Whoa! Get ready for a discussion after reading that one.

Now enjoy The Blue Cross in your favorite format. Usually, I tack on a video or two with my mysteries. However, the more modern Father Brown television show gets a bit too steamy for my taste, and while they’re entertaining, I don’t feel comfortable suggesting you invite them into your homeschool room.

The Blue Cross Dramatised on Old Time Radio

Audio Version of The Blue Cross

Read Online

The Blue Cross

Prefer Paperbacks? Check these out.

Wanna a better look at how I teach Mystery Writing to my kids? Check out the link below.

Teaching My Kids Mystery Writing

Want to know why I love writing mysteries? Head on over to the video below.:

Thanks for hanging out. Let me know in the comments what you thought about GK Chesterton and his sleuth’s abilities. I’d love to hear what you and your students think.

God Bless and Write On,

Sarah