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The Absent Author (A to Z Mysteries) Paperback – September 23, 1997

by Ron Roy (Author), John Steven Gurney (Illustrator)
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    6 - 8 years, from customers
  2. Book 1 of 26
    A to Z Mysteries
  3. Print length
    96 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    1 - 4
  6. Lexile measure
    510L
  7. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.26 x 7.56 inches
  8. Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
  9. Publication date
    September 23, 1997
  10. ISBN-10
    0679881689
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0679881681
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A to Z Mysteries

A mystery for every letter of the alphabet! Perfect for kid sleuths ages 6–9.

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A is for author.... Dink writes to his favorite author, mystery writer Wallis Wallace, and invites him to visit Green Lawn. To Dink's amazement, Wallace says he'll come! But when the big day arrives, Wallace is nowhere to be found. The police think he just missed his plane, but Dink suspects foul play. It's up to Dink and his two best friends, Josh and Ruth Rose, to find the famous writer--before it's too late!

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A is for author.... Dink writes to his favorite author, mystery writer Wallis Wallace, and invites him to visit Green Lawn. To Dink's amazement, Wallace says he'll come! But when the big day arrives, Wallace is nowhere to be found. The police think he just missed his plane, but Dink suspects foul play. It's up to Dink and his two best friends, Josh and Ruth Rose, to find the famous writer--before it's too late!

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Books for Young Readers; 8/24/97 edition (September 23, 1997)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0679881689
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0679881681
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 8 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 510L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.55 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.26 x 7.56 inches
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