Trouble at the Treasury
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2005 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Trouble at the Treasury

By Ron Roy, Timothy Bush (Illustrator)

Book #7 in the Capital Mysteries series

A bundle of cash vanishes from the Treasury. Can KC solve the mystery?

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96 pages· 8,717 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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KC and Marshall's tour of the U.S. Treasury takes a thrilling turn when $100,000 disappears. With cameras, guards, and locked doors, how did the thief pull it off? KC has a suspect and a clue, but can she unravel the mystery before it's too late? Dive into this Washington, D.C. adventure filled with intrigue and fun facts about famous sites. Perfect for young mystery lovers, this tale promises suspense and excitement at every turn.

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 seventh 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 thrilled to take a tour of the United States Treasury where stacks and stacks of money zip off the presses in the printing and engraving building, millions of dollars a day. But the friends find that a bundle of bills is missing. That’s a hundred thousand dollars - gone! How did the thief slip the money out past cameras, guards, and locked doors? KC has a suspect. She has a clue. Now she just needs to figure out how in the world it was done! 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
Words
8,717
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
530L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about moneyBooks about stealingBooks about thievesBooks about friendship and teamwork
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.5
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
December 26, 2006
First published
July 28, 2005
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375839696

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