The Case of the Gasping Garbage
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2001 · Est. 46 min read

The Case of the Gasping Garbage

Written by Michele Torrey · Illustrated by Barbara Johansen Newman

Part of the Doyle and Fossey, Science Detectives series

Can young detectives solve the mystery of a monster in a garbage can before it's too late?

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96 pages· 6,792 words· Est. 46 min read· 460L
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Bookroo's summary

Fourth-graders Drake Doyle and Nell Fossey face a monstrous mystery when a bloodsucking creature lurks in their friend Gabby's garbage can. As they unravel this and other puzzling cases, including endangered frogs and a mysterious love letter, their detective skills and scientific knowledge are put to the test. Will they uncover the truth before it's too late? Dive into their world of intrigue and discovery, where each case offers a new challenge and a chance to learn something extraordinary.

From the publisher

Fourth-graders Drake Doyle and Nell Fossey combine their detective and scientific investigation skills to solve a variety of cases involving a noisy garbage can, endangered frogs, a stuck truck, and a mysterious love letter. Includes a section of scientific experiments and activities.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Words
6,792
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
460L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.7
F&P level
~M
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
53577
Publication
Published
June 2, 2009
First published
July 9, 2001
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781402749605

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