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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.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,337 ratings
96 pages· 6,871 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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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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The fine print
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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