The Case of the Time-Capsule Bandit
The Case of the Time-Capsule Bandit
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The Case of the Time-Capsule Bandit

Written by Octavia Spencer & illustrated by Vivienne To
Book #1 in the Randi Rhodes, Ninja Detective Series
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9 - 12
Reading age
214
Page count
191
Words per page
680L
Lexile measure
Oct 15, 2013
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Meet Randi Rhodes, the world’s first ninja detective! Mystery abounds in this delightful new middle grade series from Academy Award-winning actress Octavia Spencer. Deer Creek is a small town whose only hope for survival is the success of their Founder’s Day Festival. But the festival’s main attraction, a time capsule that many people believe hold the town’s treasure, has gone missing. Randi Rhodes and her best friend, D.C., are Bruce Lee-inspired ninjas and local detectives determined to solve the case. Even if it means investigating in a haunted cabin and facing mean old Angus McCarthy, prime suspect. They have three days to find the treasure…the future of their whole town is at stake! Will these kids be able to save the day?

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friendshipcommunitymovingtreasureburied treasuremulticulturaltime capsulessingle-parent familiesmystery solvingsmall towns

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Book Details

ISBN
9781442476813
Publication Date
October 15, 2013
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Page Count
214
Words Per Page
191
Audience
Middle Grade
Reading Age
9 - 12 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2012037405
Lexile® Level
680L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~P
Est. ATOS® Book Level
~4.4

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