The Case of the Runaway Dog
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2001 · Est. 51 min read

The Case of the Runaway Dog

By James Preller, John Speirs (Illustrator), R.W. Alley (Illustrator)

Book #7 in the Jigsaw Jones Mysteries series

A missing dog leads to a puzzling mystery for two young detectives.

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80 pages· 6,014 words· Est. 51 min read
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When Jigsaw's beloved dog Rags disappears, young detectives Jigsaw and Mila embark on their most crucial investigation yet. As they follow the trail, every clue deepens the mystery. Can they solve the puzzle and bring Rags home? With each twist, the stakes rise, challenging their sleuthing skills and friendship. Dive into a world of intrigue and adventure, where every page holds a new clue and the answer is just out of reach. Will Jigsaw and Mila crack the case before it's too late?

From the publisher

Jigsaw’s dog Rags is missing! It’s the most important case yet for super-sleuths Jigsaw and Mila.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
80
Words
6,014
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
410L
Themes & topics
Books about dogsBooks about holidaysBooks about ThanksgivingBooks about school and education
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.1
F&P level
~L
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
34925
Publication
Published
March 1, 2001
Publisher
Scholastic
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439114264

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