The Canary Caper
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998 · Est. 1.5 hour read

The Canary Caper

Written by Ron Roy · Illustrated by John Steven Gurney

Book #3 in the A to Z Mysteries series

Three friends try to solve the mystery of a missing cat and a canary, which leads them to uncover a string of burglaries in their town.

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96 pages· 8,370 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 570L
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Bookroo's summary

In Green Lawn, pets are mysteriously disappearing, starting with Mrs. Davis's canary. When Ruth Rose's cat, Tiger, also vanishes, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose dive into the mystery. With more animals missing, the trio suspects a pet-napper is at work. Can they uncover the truth before more beloved pets disappear? Join the young detectives as they unravel clues and face unexpected twists in their quest to solve the case.

From the publisher

C is for Canary…Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose get an urgent call from Mrs.Davis. Her canary is missing! The little bird has vanished without a trace, andhe’s not the only one. Two other pets are missing. The kids suspect apet-napper, and now that Ruth Rose’s cat, Tiger, has turned up missing too, it’s become personal!

At a glance
Format
Pages
96
Words
8,370
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
570L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.7
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
March 3, 1998
First published
February 1, 1998
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780679885931
LCCN
97015564
OCLC
36884378

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