The Birthday Mystery
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2000 · Est. 1 hour read

The Birthday Mystery

Written by David A. Adler · Illustrated by Susanna Natti

Book #20 in the Cam Jansen series

A surprise party turns into a mystery when a robbery occurs. Can Cam solve it?

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58 pages· 5,405 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Cam Jansen, with her photographic memory, plans a surprise party for her parents. But when her grandparents are robbed at the airport, Cam must switch gears. Can she catch the thief and save the day? Join Cam in this thrilling adventure where every clue counts and nothing is as it seems. Young readers will be captivated by Cam's cleverness and determination as she unravels the mystery. Will she solve the case before it's too late?

From the publisher

The Cam Jansen series is perfect for young readers who are making the transition to chapter books. The first fifteen books in the series have received updated covers, and the series redesign continues with books 16-22, bringing new life to these perennial bestsellers.

At a glance
Format
Pages
58
Words
5,405
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
390L
Themes & topics
Books about birthdaysBooks about grandparentsBooks about airport mysteriesBooks about adventureBooks about young detectives
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~K
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
46454
Publication
Published
February 17, 2005
First published
January 1, 2000
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780142403549

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