Who Broke Lincoln's Thumb?
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2005 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Who Broke Lincoln's Thumb?

By Ron Roy, Timothy Bush (Illustrator)

Book #5 in the Capital Mysteries series

A missing thumb from Lincoln's statue threatens a presidential celebration. Can two kids solve the mystery in time?

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96 pages· 8,678 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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In Washington, D.C., a presidential celebration at the Lincoln Memorial is in jeopardy when KC and Marshall discover a missing thumb from the iconic statue. With the event fast approaching, the young detectives must unravel the mystery and find the missing piece. As they navigate famous sites and uncover clues, the stakes rise. Will they solve the case before the celebration is ruined? Dive into this thrilling adventure filled with historical intrigue and fun facts about the nation's capital, perfect for young mystery lovers eager to explore and solve puzzles.

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 fifth book of the Capital Mysteries–an early chapter book mystery series featuring fun facts and famous sites from Washington, D.C.–it’s party time in Washington, D.C.! The president is planning a celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in honor of the man who sculpted the famous statue of Abraham Lincoln. But KC and Marshall notice one small problem - one of the thumbs has broken off the statue! Has someone stolen Lincoln’s thumb? Can KC and Marshall find it before the celebration? 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
8,678
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
630L
Themes & topics
Books about Abraham LincolnBooks about lost and found possessionsBooks about statuesBooks about historical landmarksBooks about mysteries and adventures
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.1
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
December 27, 2005
First published
January 1, 2005
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375825583

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