Book Series · 3 Books

Private I Books

In order from 7 Ate 9 to Time Flies.

7 Ate 9
The Upper Case
Time Flies
7 Ate 9
Time Flies
7 Ate 9
The Upper Case
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

7 Ate 9
Sale price
$1797
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2017

7 Ate 9

By Tara Lazar, Ross MacDonald (Illustrator)

A detective investigates the disappearance of the number 9, only to discover a surprising twist.

32 pages· 613 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Hardcover
Summary: Number 6 is in trouble—rumor has it that 7 ate 9, and 6 might be next. Enter Private I, a detective determined to crack the case. As he delves into the mystery, the facts don't add up, and the stakes grow higher. Can Private I uncover the truth before 6 becomes the next victim in this numerical conundrum? Dive into a world where numbers have personalities, and every clue counts in this quirky, suspenseful tale.
In reading order

Private I Series

3 books · Published 2017–2022

#1
#1 in Series
Sale price
$1797

7 Ate 9

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2017

A detective investigates the disappearance of the number 9, only to discover a surprising twist.

#2

The Upper Case

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2019

Private I must solve the mystery of the missing uppercase letters in CAPITAL City before it's too late.

#3

Time Flies

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Private I races to find missing clocks before time runs out.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Private I series?

There are 3 books in the Private I series. It began with 7 Ate 9 in 2017, and the newest book, Time Flies, was published in 2022.

What order should you read the Private I books in?

Start with 7 Ate 9 and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Private I books best for?

The series is best for ages 3–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Private I to life.

01

Tara Lazar

Author
02

Ross MacDonald

Illustrator

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