The X'ed-Out X-Ray
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2005 · Est. 1.5 hour read

The X'ed-Out X-Ray

Written by Ron Roy · Illustrated by John Steven Gurney

Book #24 in the A to Z Mysteries series

A concert, a stolen necklace, and an X-ray. Can three kids connect the dots?

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96 pages· 8,786 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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At a concert, Dink injures his arm just as a singer's diamond necklace vanishes. Could these events be linked? With only an X-ray as a clue, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose must unravel the mystery. As they dig deeper, they uncover unexpected connections and face puzzling questions. Can they solve the case before the trail goes cold? Join the trio in a thrilling adventure where every clue counts and nothing is as it seems.

From the publisher

Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries(R) have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid favorite is back with a bright new look! X is for X-Ray . . . X marks the spot! When the kids go to a concert, Dink injures his arm. At the same time, the singer’s diamond necklace is stolen. Are the two mishaps connected? And could Dink’s X-ray have the answers? It’s up to Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose to examine the evidence!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Words
8,786
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
640L
Themes & topics
Books about concertsBooks about musiciansBooks about thieves, robbers, and outlawsBooks about mystery and detective workBooks about friendship
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.1
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
February 22, 2005
First published
January 1, 2005
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375824814

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