Book Series · 8 Books

The High-Rise Private Eyes Books

In order from The Case of the Climbing Cat to The Case of the Desperate Duck.

The Case of the Climbing Cat
The Case of the Missing Monkey
The Case of the Troublesome Turtle
The Case of the Sleepy Sloth
The Case of the Fidgety Fox
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Case of the Climbing Cat
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$474
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000

The Case of the Climbing Cat

By Cynthia Rylant, G. Brian Karas (Illustrator)

A thief steals binoculars. Can two detectives solve the mystery?

48 pages· 1,348 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
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Summary: When Miss Nancy's binoculars vanish, it's up to Bunny Brown and Jack Jones to crack the case. In the bustling city, these best friends and ace detectives face a puzzling mystery. As they follow the trail of the elusive thief, they must navigate unexpected twists and turns. Will they retrieve the stolen binoculars, or will the thief outsmart them? Dive into this thrilling adventure where no crime is too challenging for the High-Rise Private Eyes. Join Bunny and Jack as they unravel the secrets of the climbing cat and uncover the truth.
The complete set

The High-Rise Private Eyes Series

8 books · Published 2000–2005

Series
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$474

The Case of the Climbing Cat

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000

A thief steals binoculars. Can two detectives solve the mystery?

The Case of the Missing Monkey

Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2000

A glass monkey is missing. Can detectives solve the mystery?

The Case of the Troublesome Turtle

Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2001

Balloons vanish every Friday. Can two detectives solve the mystery?

The Case of the Puzzling Possum

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2001

A trombone vanishes and reappears. Who's behind it?

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$379

The Case of the Sleepy Sloth

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2002

A lawn chair vanishes. Can two detectives crack the case?

The Case of the Fidgety Fox

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2003

Melvin's lucky dice vanish, halting his bus. Can the High-Rise Private Eyes solve the mystery?

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$474

The Case of the Baffled Bear

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004

A bear loses his whistle. Can a detective duo solve the mystery before pretzels distract them?

The Case of the Desperate Duck

Picture Book · Ages 6–6 · 2005

A tea room's sugar cubes vanish. Can detectives solve the sweet mystery?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the High-Rise Private Eyes series?

There are 8 books in the High-Rise Private Eyes series. It began with The Case of the Climbing Cat in 2000, and the newest book, The Case of the Desperate Duck, was published in 2005.

What ages are the High-Rise Private Eyes books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The High-Rise Private Eyes to life.

01

Cynthia Rylant

Author
02

G. Brian Karas

Illustrator

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