The Case of the Million-Dollar Mystery
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2002 · Est. 1.5 hour read

The Case of the Million-Dollar Mystery

Written by James Preller

Part of the Jigsaw Jones Mysteries series

A stolen invention, a suspect principal, and a young detective on the case.

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112 pages· 7,577 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Jigsaw Jones faces his toughest mystery yet when Eddie Becker's million-dollar invention plans vanish. As clues point to the school principal, Jigsaw must craft a clever gadget to uncover the truth. Can he solve the case before it's too late? Dive into a world of friendship, school intrigue, and inventive sleuthing in this thrilling chapter book.

From the publisher

Featuring friendship, school, family, and a diverse community, these early illustrated chapter books from James Preller have it all. Got a mystery to solve? Jigsaw Jones is on the case. Eddie Becker has the idea of a lifetime, and creates plans for what he promises is going to be a million-dollar invention. Then the plans get stolen. Worst of all, after Jigsaw does some digging, he suspects the principal may be the thief! Now Jigsaw has to invent a gadget of his own to find out the truth. James Preller’s wry, witty, Jigsaw Jones books are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles and classroom classics! This title has Common Core connections.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
7,577
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
510L
Themes & topics
Books about schoolBooks about inventionsBooks about mystery and suspenseBooks about detectives
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
November 21, 2017
First published
December 1, 2002
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781250110954

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