The Case of the Puzzling Possum
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2001

The Case of the Puzzling Possum

By Cynthia Rylant, G. Brian Karas (Illustrator)

Part of the The High-Rise Private Eyes series

A trombone vanishes and reappears. Who's behind it?

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When a trombone mysteriously disappears and reappears at Mr. Riley's music store, Bunny Brown and Jack Jones, the High-Rise Private Eyes, are on the case. As ace detectives and best friends, they must unravel the puzzling mystery. Who is taking the trombone, and why does it keep coming back? With each twist, the stakes rise, challenging their sleuthing skills. Can they solve the case before the music stops for good?

From the publisher

The Beat Goes OnOne day, the trombone is missing from Mr. Riley’s music store. The next day, it’s back. Then it’s gone again. Who could be taking it – and why?This sounds like a case for the High-Rise Private Eyes – Bunny Brown and Jack Jones, ace detectives and very best friends!

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Format
Pages
48
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
240L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about detectivesBooks about city life and urban living
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2
F&P level
~H
Publication
Published
January 8, 2002
First published
February 1, 2001
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064443166

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