The Case from Outer Space
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2017 · Est. 1.5 hour read

The Case from Outer Space

Written by James Preller

Book #33 in the Jigsaw Jones Mysteries series

Clues hint at an alien visit to school. Can Jigsaw solve the mystery?

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96 pages· 7,010 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Jigsaw Jones and his friends Mila, Joey, and Danika stumble upon a clue suggesting an alien might visit their school. As they investigate, they wonder what the Little Free Library could offer to extraterrestrial visitors. With an astronaut guest speaker on the horizon, the stakes are high. Can Jigsaw unravel the mystery before the big day? Dive into a world of friendship, mystery, and school-day adventures as the young detectives piece together the truth. Will they uncover an out-of-this-world surprise, or is it all just a cosmic misunderstanding?

From the publisher

Jigsaw Jones is back! In The Case from Outer Space, an original mystery from James Preller, Jigsaw and his crew–Mila, Joey, and Danika–find a clue that implies an alien may be about to visit their school! Can it be true? And what does the Little Free Library have that aliens from outer space might want? (Hint: The school librarian has invited a special guest to talk about space exploration–an astronaut!) Friendship, mystery, and school-day shenanigans are what make the Jigsaw Jones chapter book mysteries beloved and read over and over. Includes a word jumble (names of planets in solar system), writing prompts, and information on how to start a little free library (which are taking hold in many parts of the country)! This title has Common Core connections.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Words
7,010
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
~420L
Themes & topics
Books about aliens and extraterrestrial beingsBooks about schoolBooks about solving mysteriesBooks about librariesBooks about space
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~L
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
192727
Publication
Published
August 8, 2017
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781250110176

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