Ace Lacewing
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2005 · Est. 14 min read-aloud

Ace Lacewing

By David Biedrzycki

A detective races to find a missing queen in a city full of suspects.

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40 pages· 1,784 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud
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Ace Lacewing, a determined detective, is on a mission to find the missing Queenie Bee in the shadowy streets of Motham City. With his loyal partner, Sergeant Zito the Mosquito, Ace navigates a web of suspects, including the notorious Al the Drone. As the clock ticks, will Ace unravel the mystery before it's too late? Dive into a world where danger lurks in every corner and nothing is as it seems.

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When Queenie Bee goes missing, Ace Lacewing is hot on the honey trail. With his trusty sidekick, Sergeant Zito the Mosquito, Ace combs Motham City for clues. But the suspects are piling up, including Motham enemy number one, Al the Drone. Will Ace find Queenie Bee before it’s too late? Moody illustrations capture the feel of film noir.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Words
1,784
Reading age
5–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD640L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~P
Scholastic level
P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
87854
Publication
Published
July 1, 2008
First published
June 1, 2005
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781570916847

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