The Riddle of the Stolen Sand
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2003 · Est. 1.5 hour read

The Riddle of the Stolen Sand

Written by George E. Stanley · Illustrated by Salvatore Murdocca

Part of the Third-Grade Detectives series

Can third-grade detectives prove Mr. Roper's innocence in a stolen oyster case?

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64 pages· 6,812 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 560L
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When beloved grocer Mr. Roper is accused of selling stolen oysters, the Third-Grade Detectives spring into action. Guided by Mr. Merlin's secret codes, they scour beaches, rival farms, and even garbage trucks for clues. Can they uncover the truth and clear Mr. Roper's name, or will the mystery remain unsolved? Dive into a world where pearls aren't the only treasures hidden in oysters.

From the publisher

A Case That’s Tougher To Crack Than An Oyster Shell. Everybody loves Mr. Roper. He gives kids free candy or ice cream when their parents shop at his grocery store. So when he’s accused of selling stolen oysters, Mr. Merlin’s Third-Grade Detectives don’t believe it. But can they prove it? Mr. Merlin’s secret codes have the Detectives looking for clues at the beach, at rival oyster farms, and even in a garbage truck – yuck! It turns out pearls aren’t the only valuable thing you can get from oysters – you can also get evidence to help solve a baffling mystery!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
64
Words
6,812
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
560L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~N
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
68261
Publication
Published
February 1, 2003
First published
March 1, 2003
Publisher
Aladdin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689853760

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