The Case of the Double Cross
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1980 · Est. 18 min read

The Case of the Double Cross

Written & illustrated by Crosby Bonsall

Part of the I Can Read series

A coded message challenges a boys-only club's rules.

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64 pages· 1,028 words· Est. 18 min read
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In a boys-only detective club, a mysterious coded message from a peculiar man turns the tables. Marigold and her friends seize the chance to prove their worth, challenging the boys' no-girls policy. Can they crack the code and show the boys they need them more than ever? Secrets and alliances unfold in this playful mystery.

From the publisher

Wizard’s private eyes don’t want any girls in their clubhouse. But a funny little man double-crosses the boys with a message in code. Then Marigold and her girlfriends get to show just how much the private eyes really need them.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
64
Words
1,028
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
470L
Themes & topics
Books about clubsBooks about girls and womenBooks about codes, ciphers and puzzles
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
7308
Publication
Published
April 7, 1982
First published
October 31, 1980
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064440295

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