Mystery at the Washington Monument

Written by Ron Roy · Illustrated by Timothy Bush

Book #8 in the Capital Mysteries series

A young girl and her friend solve a mystery involving a monkey and a historic monument.

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96 pages· 8,746 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 530L

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Bookroo's summary

KC and Marshall's summer adventure takes a bizarre turn when mysterious lights flicker atop the Washington Monument. Camping on the White House lawn, they discover peanut shells, a broken stone, and a monkey. What secrets do these clues hold? As they unravel this peculiar mystery, the duo explores famous Washington, D.C. landmarks, uncovering unexpected twists. Will they solve the strangest case yet, or will the mystery remain unsolved? Dive into this thrilling chapter book filled with fun facts and captivating puzzles, perfect for young detectives eager to explore the nation's capital.

From the publisher

From popular A to Z Mysteries author Ron Roy comes a red, white, and blue mystery perfect for the election season! In the eighth book of the Capital Mysteries–an early chapter book mystery series featuring fun facts and famous sites from Washington, D.C.–it’s summertime, and KC and Marshall are camping out on the White House lawn. But late at night, they spot mysterious lights flickering at the top of the Washington Monument. When they go to check it out, they find something even stranger - peanut shells, a broken stone, and a monkey. One thing is sure, this is KC and Marshall’s weirdest mystery yet! Each book highlights one of the famous museums, buildings, or monuments from the Washington area and includes a map and a two-page fun fact spread with photographs. Parents, teachers, and librarians agree that these highly collectible chapter books are perfect for emerging readers and any kid who love mysteries!

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