January Joker
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009 · Est. 1.5 hour read

January Joker

Written by Ron Roy · Illustrated by John Steven Gurney

Book #1 in the Calendar Mysteries series

A group of kids try to figure out what is happening when their friends and pets start disappearing.

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96 pages· 6,871 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 550L
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Bookroo's summary

Bradley Pinto is convinced aliens have invaded Green Lawn after spotting strange lights and three-toed tracks. His twin, Brian, and friends Lucy and Nate are skeptical until their siblings mysteriously vanish. Are extraterrestrial forces at play, or is there another explanation? As the kids race to uncover the truth, they must solve the mystery before more disappearances occur. Can they find their missing friends and unravel the secrets hidden in their town?

From the publisher

It’s a mystery every month from popular A to Z Mysteries author Ron Roy! With the younger siblings of the A to Z Mysteries kids! January is for Joker… In the first book of the Calendar Mysteries–an early chapter book mystery series–Green Lawn has a problem! When Bradley Pinto wakes up in the night to strange lights in his backyard, he wonders if there are aliens in town. When he sees three-toed tracks in the snow, he’s sure of it. His twin, Brian, and friends Lucy and Nate aren’t so certain. But then Lucy’s cousin Dink, the twins’ brother Josh, and Nate’s sister Ruth Rose all disappear. Are there really aliens in Green Lawn? And where could they be taking Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose? Parents, teachers, and librarians agree that these highly collectible chapter books are perfect for emerging readers and any kid who love mysteries!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Words
6,871
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
550L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
December 22, 2009
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375856617
LCCN
2008016534

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