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Capital Mysteries #9: A Thief at the National Zoo
By (Author) Ron Roy
Illustrated by Timothy Bush
9
Random House USA Inc
Random House Books for Young Readers
15th March 2008
26th December 2007
United States
Children
Fiction
FIC
Paperback
96
Width 130mm, Height 193mm, Spine 4mm
71g
A new chapter reader in the Capitla Mysteries series From popular A to Z Mysteries author Ron Roy comes ared, white, and blue mystery perfect for the election season! In the ninthbook 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 tigersat 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!
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. He lives in New York City, New York.