Richard Scarry's The Great Steamboat Mystery

Written by Richard Scarry

A jewel thief disrupts a steamboat wedding. Can detectives solve the mystery?

4.3 Goodreads · 17 ratings

32 pages· ~540L

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Bookroo's summary

In Busytown, a jewel thief crashes a steamboat wedding, turning a festive day into a mystery. Detectives Sam Cat and Dudley Pig must put aside their cake cravings to catch the elusive crook. As they navigate the lively party, young readers will delight in spotting clues alongside the detectives. Will they solve the case before the thief escapes? This engaging tale invites children to join the fun and intrigue of Busytown, where every page offers a new discovery.

From the publisher

There’s always something fun to see or learn in Richard Scarry’s Busytown! A jewel thief is aboard a steamboat. Thankfully, Sam Cat and Dudley Pig, two of Busytown’s best detectives, are on the case! Detectives Sam Cat and Dudley Pig have been invited to a fancy wedding party aboard a steamboat. But when a jewel thief strikes, they must catch the crook instead of eating yummy cake! Children ages 3 to 7 will enjoy searching for clues in this humorous storybook! It’s a great way to introduce young children to the friendly characters in Richard Scarry’s Busytown.

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