Once upon a time, there was a curious detective named Ellie. Ellie loved solving mysteries, and her latest case was not a usual one - it was about a book and its author! She was trying to solve the mystery of why an author wrote a story. Was it to inform people about something? Was it to entertain and bring joy? Or to persuade or convince the reader about an idea or belief? Ellie knew that authors write with a purpose, but what was the purpose of this particular author? As she read the book, Ellie paid close attention to the author's use of language, style, and content. She noticed that the author used a lot of facts and explanations. The book was educating her about the life of bees - how they live, what they eat, and their role in our ecosystem. Then it clicked! The author's purpose was to inform readers about bees! Ellie had solved the mystery. Remember, like Detective Ellie, you too can discover an author's purpose. Just look for clues in what you are reading!