The Absent Author
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1997 · Est. 1.5 hour read

The Absent Author

Written by Ron Roy · Illustrated by John Steven Gurney

Book #1 in the A to Z Mysteries series

A famous mystery writer goes missing after being invited to a book signing event in a small town.

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96 pages· 8,685 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 510L
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Bookroo's summary

Dink eagerly awaits the arrival of his favorite mystery author, Wallis Wallace, in Green Lawn. But when the big day comes, Wallace is missing. While the police dismiss it as a travel mishap, Dink suspects something more sinister. With his friends Josh and Ruth Rose, he embarks on a quest to find the missing writer. As they delve deeper, they must unravel clues and face unexpected twists. Can they solve the mystery before it's too late?

From the publisher

A is for author…. Dink writes to his favorite author, mystery writerWallis Wallace, and invites him to visit Green Lawn. To Dink’s amazement, Wallace says he’ll come! But when the big day arrives, Wallace is nowhere to befound. The police think he just missed his plane, but Dink suspects foul play.It’s up to Dink and his two best friends, Josh and Ruth Rose, to find thefamous writer–before it’s too late!

At a glance
Format
Pages
96
Words
8,685
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
510L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
September 23, 1997
First published
January 1, 1997
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780679881681
LCCN
97002030
OCLC
222086664

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