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Title details for A to Z Mysteries, Books A-C by Ron Roy - Wait list

A to Z Mysteries, Books A-C

The Absent Author / The Bald Bandit / The Canary Caper

1-3 in series

by Ron Roy
David Pittu
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The Absent Author
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!
The Bald Bandit
B is for Bandit... The Green Lawn Savings Bank has been robbed! When a private detective comes to Dink's door looking for the kid who videotaped the crime, Dink and his friends volunteer to find him. After all, there's a reward! But tracking down one red-headed kid isn't so easy, especially if he doesn't want to be found. Can the trio find that kid—and his tape—before the bandit does?
 
The Canary Caper
C is for Canary...Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose get an urgent call from Mrs. Davis. Her canary is missing! The little bird has vanished without a trace, and he's not the only one. Two other pets are missing. The kids suspect a pet-napper, and now that Ruth Rose's cat, Tiger, has turned up missing too, it's become personal!

  • Creators

  • Series

    A to Z Mystery

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    August 14, 2007

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9780739360125
      • File size: 71715 KB
      • Duration: 02:29:24

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Text Difficulty: 3-6

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Three older children are self-appointed sleuths. Despite their young age, they're pretty good at the job, locating a kidnapped author and bank robber. David Pittu's pleading voice is especially suited to this work. The kids sound realistic, especially when they whine and beg, and Pittu makes listeners empathize with little Ruth Rose when she loses her cat. He conveys the dangerous situations the children get into by speaking more softly and slowly, adding suspense. Although somewhat predictable, these stories are irresistible to kids. A.G.H. (c) AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine
    • School Library Journal

      October 1, 2003
      Gr 1-3-The first three of Ron Roy's fun easy-reader mysteries The Absent Author, The Bald Bandit (both Random, 1997), and The Canary Caper (Random, 1998) are included in this first audiobook version of the series. Thoughtful Dink, ever-hungry Josh, and loud-voiced Ruth Rose are off for high adventure as they deal with a possible author-kidnapping, a devious bank robber, and a pet-snatching conspiracy. The stories are just right for transitional readers who are not quite ready for the Boxcar Children mysteries. There are clues to follow, a few red herrings, and friendly supporting adults. The inclusion of a helpful police officer is a nice touch. Attentive listeners should be able to solve the mysteries along with the young detectives. There's enough danger here to give children a delightful shiver, but things never really get out of hand. David Pittu reads the books with energy, individualizing each character and bringing the stories to life. This is a delightful way to introduce young readers to a popular series, and would also make a good listening center in primary grade classrooms.-Teresa Bateman, Brigadoon Elementary School, Federal Way, WA

      Copyright 2003 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • School Library Journal

      October 1, 2004
      Gr 1-3-The first of Ron Roy's easy-reader mysteries-The Absent Author, The Bald Bandit, and The Canary Caper (Random)-are included here. Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose set off on adventures as they deal with a possible author kidnapping, a devious bank robber, and a pet-snatching conspiracy. David Pittu reads with energy, individualizing each character.

      Copyright 2004 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Text Difficulty:3-6

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