The Secret at Jefferson's Mansion
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009

The Secret at Jefferson's Mansion

By Ron Roy, Timothy Bush (Illustrator)

Book #11 in the Capital Mysteries series

A hidden treasure is stolen from Monticello. Can KC and Marshall solve the mystery?

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While painting in the White House, KC and Marshall discover a box of toy horses once owned by Thomas Jefferson. But when they take it to Monticello, the box vanishes. How did the thief pull off the heist? Join KC and Marshall as they unravel this historical mystery, exploring famous sites and uncovering secrets in Washington, D.C. Can they recover the lost treasure before it's too late?

From the publisher

From popular A to Z Mysteries author Ron Roy comes a red, white, and blue mystery perfect for the election season! In the eleventh book of the Capital Mysteries–an early chapter book mystery series featuring fun facts and famous sites from Washington, D.C.–KC and Marshall are painting a closet in the White House when they come across a forgotten cubbyhole. Hidden inside is an old box of homemade toy horses that one belonged to Thomas Jefferson! KC and Marshall take the historic treasure to Jefferson’s home, Monticello, but right after they get there, the box - with all the horses inside - is stolen! How did a thief snatch the horses from right under everyone’s noses? KC and Marshall are going to find out! Each book highlights one of the famous museums, buildings, or monuments from the Washington area and includes a map and a two-page fun fact spread with photographs. Parents, teachers, and librarians agree that these highly collectible chapter books are perfect for emerging readers and any kid who love mysteries!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
530L
Themes & topics
Books about holidaysBooks about US PresidentsBooks about patriotic holidaysBooks about Thomas Jefferson
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.5
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
May 26, 2009
First published
January 1, 2009
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375845338

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