Sherlock Roach and the Case of the Sticky Situation

Written by Joe McGee · Illustrated by Jannie Ho

Book #2 in the Sherlock Roach, Bug Detective series

Every pie at a royal baking contest vanishes, and two bug detectives take the case.

112 pages· ~600L· AR ~3.8

$18.99Save 5%

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Bookroo's summary

When all the pies at the Queen Bee's annual pie competition go missing, detective duo Sherlock Roach and Dr. Wormston investigate. The suspects include a three-time champion beetle and the scheming Moth Brothers. A Star Chapter Book with short chapters and illustrated panels on every page.

From the publisher

Star Chapter Books are the perfect bridge for kids moving beyond beginning readers but not yet ready for longer chapter books. With short chapters, bold two-color illustrations, and fast-paced, funny stories, these confidence-building books make reading fun and rewarding. The greatest crime-solving duo of Bugopolis tracks down the bug or bugs sabotaging the Queen Bee's annual pie competition in this second book in the hilarious series of bug-sized mysteries. When all the pies at the Queen Bee's annual pie competition go missing, detective duo Sherlock Roach and Dr. Wormston are on the case. The suspects include three-year champion Bella Beetle and the scheming Moth Brothers. Who is the mastermind behind this sticky situation? Each Star Chapter Book is 112 pages long, divided into six to eight short chapters with illustrated panels on every page to keep kids engaged from start to finish. This highly visual early chapter book format supports the transition from leveled readers to chapter books, making Star Chapter Books a perfect fit for independent reading, classroom libraries, or shared story time. Look for more Star Chapter Books adventures to help kids grow confident and discover the joy of reading, including Sherlock Roach and the Case of the Crunchy Crumb!

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