The Secret at Jefferson's Mansion (Capital Mysteries #11)

by Ron Roy (Author) Timothy Bush (Illustrator)

Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

From popular A to Z Mysteries author Ron Roy comes a red, white, and blue mystery perfect for President's Day!

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!

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Ron Roy
RON ROY has been writing books for children since 1974. He is the author of dozens of books, including the popular A to Z Mysteries(R), Calendar Mysteries, and Capital Mysteries. When not working on a new book, Ron likes to teach tricks to his dog Pal, play poker with friends, travel, and read thrilling mystery books.

STEPHEN GILPIN is the award-winning illustrator of dozens of children's books, including the popular and very funny Pirate Mom. He brings his fresh, kid-friendly style to all the covers of the A to Z Mysteries(R) series.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780375845338
Lexile Measure
530
Guided Reading Level
N
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Publication date
May 20, 2009
Series
Capital Mysteries
BISAC categories
JUV028000 - Juvenile Fiction | Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories
JUV044000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Intermediate
JUV017130 - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations | Patriotic Holidays
Library of Congress categories
Mystery and detective stories
Detective and mystery stories
Presidents
Jefferson, Thomas
Monticello (Va.)

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