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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1997 · Est. 1.5 hour read
The Absent Author
By Ron Roy, John Steven Gurney (Illustrator)
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.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 10,073 ratings
96 pages· 8,685 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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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
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The fine print
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
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