Book Series · 3 Books

Private I Books

In order from 7 Ate 9 to Time Flies.

The Private I series is a set of 3 picture books by Tara Lazar, published between 2017 and 2022. Written for ages 3–8, most books run about 30 pages.

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
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$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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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
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$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
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$1697

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
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$1697

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.

Which Private I book is the longest?

The Upper Case (Book #2) is the longest book in the series at 792 words (32 pages).

Which Private I book is the shortest?

7 Ate 9 (Book #1) is the shortest at 613 words (32 pages).

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