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Third-Grade Detectives Books

In order from The Clue of the Left-Handed Envelope to The Mystery of the Stolen Statue.

The Third-Grade Detectives series is a set of 10 chapter books by George E. Stanley, published between 2000 and 2004. Written for ages 5–9, most books run about 80 pages.

The Clue of the Left-Handed Envelope
The Cobweb Confession
The Puzzle of the Pretty Pink Handkerchief
The Mystery of the Hairy Tomatoes
The Riddle of the Stolen Sand
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Clue of the Left-Handed Envelope
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2000

The Clue of the Left-Handed Envelope

By George E. Stanley

An anonymous letter sparks a classroom mystery. Can clues reveal the sender?

64 pages· 6,146 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Summary: When Amber Lee receives an anonymous letter, classmates Noelle and Todd are determined to uncover the sender. With the help of their ex-spy teacher, Mr. Merlin, they dive into a world of secret codes and peculiar clues. As they unravel the mystery, they must decipher how a collection of envelopes and odd hints like earwax and a pink handkerchief fit into the puzzle. Can they solve the mystery before anyone else, or will the truth remain hidden in their classroom?
In reading order

Third-Grade Detectives Series

10 books · Published 2000–2004

The Secret of the Green Skin
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The Secret of the Green Skin

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2003

A restaurant faces closure after diners fall ill. Can young detectives solve the mystery of the dangerous green?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Third-Grade Detectives series?

There are 10 books in the Third-Grade Detectives series. It began with The Clue of the Left-Handed Envelope in 2000, and the newest book, The Mystery of the Stolen Statue, was published in 2004.

What order should you read the Third-Grade Detectives books in?

Start with The Clue of the Left-Handed Envelope and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #10.

What ages are the Third-Grade Detectives books best for?

The series is best for ages 5–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Third-Grade Detectives to life.

01

George E. Stanley

Author
GS
02

Salvatore Murdocca

Illustrator
SM

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