King & Kayla and the Case of the Mysterious Mouse
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Picture Book · Ages 7–9 · 2017 · Est. 11 min read-aloud

King & Kayla and the Case of the Mysterious Mouse

Written by Dori Hillestad Butler · Illustrated by Nancy Meyers

Part of the King & Kayla series

A missing ball leads to a puzzling mystery. Can King and Kayla solve it?

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48 pages· 1,363 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
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When King's favorite ball vanishes during a game of fetch, he and his human friend Kayla embark on a playful investigation. With a list of suspects, including a mysterious mouse, they must unravel the clues to find the missing ball. As they gather evidence and question a porch-dwelling cat, the duo showcases teamwork and problem-solving skills. Will they uncover the truth behind the ball's disappearance? Dive into this delightful mystery filled with humor and surprises, perfect for young readers eager to join King and Kayla on their detective adventures.

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From the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award-Winning Series!This fun, laugh-out-loud early chapter book series follows lovable dog King and his human girl Kayla as they solve mysteries. From the Geisel Honor Award-winning team of Dori Hillestad Butler and Nancy Meyers. “Confusion, mischief, and silliness abound.” ―Kirkus ReviewsKing and Kayla are playing fetch with their friends, Jillian and Thor. Jillian throws King’s favorite ball too hard, and now it’s gone missing! King and Kayla must put together clues to figure out where it went―and who has it.With simple, straightforward language and great verbal and visual humor, the King & Kayla series from Geisel Honor Award-winning team Dori Hillestad Butler and Nancy Meyers is perfect for newly independent readers. Great for introducing mysteries, analytical thinking, and the important tools of detective work.Series Activity Kit available!

At a glance
Format
Pages
48
Words
1,363
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
390L
Themes & topics
Books about dogsBooks about ballsBooks about lost and found possessionsBooks about friendshipBooks about problem solving
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.9
F&P level
~K
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
190438
Publication
Published
September 4, 2018
First published
September 1, 2017
Publisher
Peachtree
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781682630174

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