The Case of the Kidnapped Candy
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2007 · Est. 51 min read

The Case of the Kidnapped Candy

Written by James Preller · Illustrated by Jamie Smith

Book #30 in the Jigsaw Jones Mysteries series

A Valentine's candy heist challenges young detectives to uncover the sweet-toothed culprit.

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80 pages· 6,040 words· Est. 51 min read· 590L
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In Ms. Gleason's classroom, the Valentine's Day candy stash vanishes, leaving second-grade detectives Jigsaw and Mila with a sticky mystery. With multiple sweet-toothed suspects, can they crack the case before the holiday is ruined? Join them as they navigate clues and red herrings in a race against time to restore the class's treats. Will their friendship and detective skills be enough to solve this sugary puzzle?

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! The best detective in second grade is back – and this time, he’s cracking a Valentine’s Day mystery! When the class’s Valentine’s Day candy stash disappears, it’s up to Jigsaw and Mila to figure out who stole it. But there’s more than one person with a sweet tooth in Ms. Gleason’s classroom, so solving the mystery won’t be easy. This case is no sweet treat!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
80
Words
6,040
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
590L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~O
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
112707
Publication
Published
January 1, 2007
Publisher
Scholastic
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439896184
OCLC
76942234

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