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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2005 · Est. 51 min read
The Case of the Double Trouble Detectives
Written by James Preller · Illustrated by Jamie Smith
Book #26 in the Jigsaw Jones Mysteries series
Two detectives clash in a town too small for both. Who will outsmart the other?
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96 pages· 6,081 words· Est. 51 min read
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Jigsaw and Mila, the town's top detectives, face a new rival: Reginald Pinkerton Armitage III. Armed with gadgets and charm, Reginald challenges Jigsaw's old-school sleuthing. As tensions rise, Jigsaw must prove that true detective skills trump technology. Can Jigsaw outwit the flashy newcomer, or will Reginald's modern methods prevail? In a town too small for two detectives, the ultimate showdown begins. Who will emerge as the best sleuth?
From the publisher
Looking for intriguing mysteries, great friendship stories, and quality chapter books for beginning readers? Look no further: Jigsaw and Mila are the best detectives on the market! There’s a new detective in town . And two detectives mean double trouble! But Reginald Pinkerton Armitage III is nothing like Jigsaw. He uses fancy gadgets and a charming attitude to get his work done. Gadgets don’t make the detective, though, and Jigsaw is determined to prove it! Is Jigsaw’s town big enough for two detectives? It’s time for a showdown. May the best sleuth win!
At a glance
- Format
- Mass Market Paperbound
- Pages
- 96
- Words
- 6,081
- Reading age
- 7–10
- Audience
- Transitional Reader
- Lexile
- 470L
Themes & topics
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.2
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 86636
Publication
- Published
- February 1, 2005
- Publisher
- Scholastic
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780439678049
- OCLC
- 57408596
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