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Capital Mysteries #11: The Secret at Jefferson's Mansion
By (Author) Ron Roy
Illustrated by Timothy Bush
11
Random House USA Inc
Random House Inc
26th May 2009
United States
Children
Fiction
Educational: First / native language: Readers and reading schemes
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction
FIC
Paperback
96
Width 132mm, Height 191mm, Spine 8mm
79g
From popular A to Z Mysteries author Ron Roy comes a red, white, and blue mystery perfect for the election season! 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!
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, Capital Mysteries, and Calendar Mysteries. When not working on a new book in his Connecticut home, Ron likes to teach tricks to his dog Pal, play poker with friends, travel, and read thrilling mystery books. Visit him online at RonRoy.com. TIMOTHY BUSH is a writer-illustrator with many children's projects to his credit, including the elaborate visual extravaganza James in the House of Aunt Prudence and Ferocious Girls, Steamroller Boys, and Other Poems in Between. He lives in New York, New York.