Who Broke Lincoln's Thumb? (Capital Mysteries #5)

by Ron Roy (Author) Timothy Bush (Illustrator)

Who Broke Lincoln's Thumb? (Capital Mysteries #5)
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 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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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
9780375825583
Lexile Measure
630
Guided Reading Level
N
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Publication date
December 20, 2005
Series
Capital Mysteries
BISAC categories
JUV028000 - Juvenile Fiction | Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories
JUV045000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Chapter Books
Library of Congress categories
Lost and found possessions
Mystery and detective stories
Washington (D.C.)
Statues
Lincoln Memorial (Washington, D.C.)

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