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Capital Mysteries #9: A Thief at the National Zoo

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Full Title:

Capital Mysteries #9: A Thief at the National Zoo

Contributors:

By (Author) Ron Roy
Illustrated by Timothy Bush

ISBN:

9780375848049

Series Number:

9

Publisher:

Random House USA Inc

Imprint:

Random House Books for Young Readers

Publication Date:

15th March 2008

UK Publication Date:

26th December 2007

Country:

United States

Classifications

Readership:

Children

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Fiction

Dewey:

FIC

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

96

Dimensions:

Width 130mm, Height 193mm, Spine 4mm

Weight:

71g

Description

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!

Author Bio

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.

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