Capital Mysteries #9

A Thief at the National Zoo

Ron Roy, Timothy Bush

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Random House Books for Young Readers
15 March 2008

General fiction (Children's&YA)

Series: Capital Mysteries

A true red, white, and blue series from the author of the A to Z Mysteries!

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!

By: Ron Roy
Illustrated by: Timothy Bush
Imprint: Random House Books for Young Readers
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 9
Dimensions: Height: 194mm, Width: 132mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 79g
ISBN: 9780375848049
ISBN 10: 0375848045
Series: Capital Mysteries
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 15 March 2008
Recommended Age: From 6 to 9 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.