The Empty Envelope
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998 · Est. 1 hour read

The Empty Envelope

By Ron Roy, John Steven Gurney (Illustrator)

Book #5 in the A to Z Mysteries series

A young boy receives a series of mysterious letters in the mail that lead him and his friends on a treasure hunt to uncover the truth behind a valuable stamp.

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96 pages· 6,456 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Dink receives puzzling letters meant for someone named Doris, sparking curiosity and confusion. With his friends Josh and Ruth Rose, he embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind these mysterious envelopes. As they delve deeper, the arrival of Doris herself raises the stakes. Is it a prank, or is there a hidden message waiting to be decoded? Join the trio as they unravel the mystery and discover what secrets lie within the letters.

From the publisher

E is for Envelope…Dink keeps getting envelopes in the mail addressed to”D. Duncan.” But the letters inside all start with “Dear Doris” and don’t makeany sense! Josh and Ruth Rose think someone’s playing a trick on Dink. But Dinkis sure there’s more to it than that, especially after Doris herself shows upand demands her letters!

At a glance
Format
Pages
96
Words
6,456
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
610L
Themes & topics
Books about stealingBooks about thievesBooks about mystery and detective workBooks about treasure huntsBooks about stamps
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
June 16, 1998
First published
January 1, 1998
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780679890546

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