A Thief at the National Zoo (Capital Mysteries #9)

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 the election season!

In the ninth 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 helping out with the baby tigers at the National Zoo when they meet a new friend, Sunwoo, from China. Sunwoo's father is lending the zoo a precious jewel caled the Tiger's Eye to raise money for endangered tigers. But during the zoo's big party, the lights suddenly go out. And when they're turned back on, the jewel is missing! Who stole the Tiger's Eye? And how did someone sneak it out of a room with no windows and a guarded door?

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
9780375848049
Lexile Measure
560
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Publication date
December 20, 2007
Series
Capital Mysteries
BISAC categories
JUV028000 - Juvenile Fiction | Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories
JUV045000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Chapter Books
Library of Congress categories
Animals
Zoos
Stealing
Mystery and detective stories
Washington (D.C.)
Tigers
National Zoological Park (U.S.)

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