Who Broke Lincoln's Thumb?

Written by Ron Roy · Illustrated by Timothy Bush

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· 630L

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Bookroo's summary

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!

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