The Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1980 · Est. 53 min read

The Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds

Written by David A. Adler · Illustrated by Susanna Natti

Book #1 in the Cam Jansen series

A young girl with a photographic memory helps solve a jewelry store robbery with her friend and her friend's baby brother

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58 pages· 4,761 words· Est. 53 min read· 590L
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Bookroo's summary

Cam Jansen, with her photographic memory, witnesses a jewelry store heist at the mall. The police arrest the wrong suspect, leaving Cam and her friend Eric to solve the mystery. Can Cam's keen eye and quick thinking uncover the true thief before it's too late? Dive into this thrilling adventure where every detail counts, and justice hangs in the balance. Perfect for young readers transitioning to chapter books, this story promises excitement and a clever heroine who never backs down from a challenge.

From the publisher

The Cam Jansen books are perfect for young readers who are making the transition to chapter books, and Cam is a spunky young heroine whom readers have loved for over two decades. Now the first ten books in the series have updated covers that bring new life to these perennial best-sellers. Old fans and new readers will love Cam’s cool, modern look!

At a glance
Format
Pages
58
Words
4,761
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
590L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~O
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
308
Publication
Published
August 1, 2004
First published
March 10, 1980
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780142400104
OCLC
243703884

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