Book Series · 14 Books

Capital Mysteries Books

In order from Who Cloned the President? to Turkey Trouble on the National Mall. Part of A to Z Mysteries.

The Capital Mysteries series is a set of 14 chapter books by Ron Roy, published between 2001 and 2012. Written for ages 6–9, most books run about 95 pages. Subjects across the series include US Presidents, solving crimes, and rescues and rescuing.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$674

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2001

Who Cloned the President?

By Ron Roy, Liza Woodruff (Illustrator)

Two fourth-grade friends discover that the President of the United States has been cloned and embark on a mission to rescue the real president

80 pages· 6,915 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

Paperback

Summary: KC Corcoran notices something odd about the President—he's acting strange and signing with the wrong hand. Could he be a clone? With her friend Marshall, KC dives into a mystery that could change the nation. As they explore Washington, D.C.'s iconic sites, they must unravel the truth before it's too late. Can two kids save the President and uncover the conspiracy? This thrilling adventure is packed with intrigue and fun facts about the nation's capital, perfect for young mystery lovers.

In reading order

Capital Mysteries Series

14 books · Published 2001–2012

#1 in Series

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Who Cloned the President?

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2001

Two fourth-grade friends discover that the President of the United States has been cloned and embark on a mission to rescue the real president

#2 in Series

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$574

Kidnapped at the Capital

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2002

A young girl's mother and the President of the United States are kidnapped, and she must navigate a complex web of clues to rescue them.

#3 in Series

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$599

The Skeleton in the Smithsonian

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2003

Two kids help the President of the United States solve a mystery involving a claim to a large fortune.

#4 in Series

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$574

A Spy in the White House

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2004

A young girl and her friend try to solve a mystery involving a spy in the White House

#5 in Series

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$574

Who Broke Lincoln's Thumb?

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2005

A missing thumb from Lincoln's statue threatens a presidential celebration. Can two kids solve the mystery in time?

#7 in Series

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$599

Trouble at the Treasury

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2005

A bundle of cash vanishes from the Treasury. Can KC solve the mystery?

#6 in Series

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$574

Fireworks at the FBI

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2006

A group of friends try to solve a mystery involving rockets, fireworks, and a witness protection program.

#9 in Series

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$574

A Thief at the National Zoo

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2007

A precious jewel vanishes from a locked room. Can KC and Marshall solve the mystery?

#8 in Series

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$574

Mystery at the Washington Monument

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2007

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

#10

#10 in Series

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$599

The Election-Day Disaster

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2008

Can two kids save the president's election after a Halloween scandal?

#11

#11 in Series

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$674

The Secret at Jefferson's Mansion

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009

A hidden treasure is stolen from Monticello. Can KC and Marshall solve the mystery?

#12

#12 in Series

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$574

The Ghost at Camp David

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2010

A ghostly legend at Camp David leads to eerie mysteries. Is it really a dead president's spirit?

#13

#13 in Series

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$599

Trapped on the D.C. Train!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2011

A group of kidnappers target the vice president of the United States and her stepdaughter on a train ride to Pennsylvania

#14

#14 in Series

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$574

Turkey Trouble on the National Mall

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2012

Who stole 117 turkeys before Thanksgiving? KC and Marshall must solve the mystery.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Capital Mysteries series?

There are 14 books in the Capital Mysteries series. It began with Who Cloned the President? in 2001, and the newest book, Turkey Trouble on the National Mall, was published in 2012.