The Case of the Scaredy Cats
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1971 · Est. 18 min read

The Case of the Scaredy Cats

Written & illustrated by Crosby Bonsall

Part of the I Can Read series

A missing girl challenges four young detectives in a puzzling case.

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64 pages· 1,066 words· Est. 18 min read
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Annie, known for her timid nature, vanishes without a trace. It's up to the youthful detectives Wizard, Tubby, Skinny, and Snitch to unravel the mystery. As they dive into the investigation, unexpected twists and turns test their wits and friendship. Can they solve the case before it's too late? This humorous and engaging tale promises laughter and suspense as the young sleuths navigate their most baffling case yet.

From the publisher

When little ‘scaredy cat’ Annie disappears, it’s another baffling case for detectives Wizard, Tubby, Skinny, and Snitch. ‘One of the funniest of the author’s easy-to-read stories about the youthful ‘private eyes.’’ –BL.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
64
Words
1,066
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
450L
Themes & topics
Books about catsBooks about clubsBooks about gender rolesBooks about hidingBooks about pranks
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The I Can Read series

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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
11162
Publication
Published
May 8, 1984
First published
January 1, 1971
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064440479

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