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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
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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
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- 96
- Words
- 8,370
- Reading age
- 7–9
- Audience
- Transitional Reader
- Lexile
- 570L
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The fine print
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
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