James Preller's wry, witty, Jigsaw Jones chapter book mysteries are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles and classroom classics!
The Case of the Bicycle Bandit
Why would anyone steal an old hunk of junk?
Ralphie Jordan loves his beat-up bike, Old Rusty. The tires are bent, spokes are missing, and the chain keeps falling off. But Ralphie wouldn't trade it for any other. Then Old Rusty goes missing just outside the library, and Ralphie is devastated.
It's up to Jigsaw and Mila to find out who stole itand the thief may be closer than anyone would have guessed!
James Prelleris the author of many acclaimed books for children including
Six Innings,
Bystander,
The Fall, and the Scary Tales series. Jigsaw Jones, his beloved early chapter book series, has been popular among beginning readers and is now back in print for a new generation. James Preller lives in Delmar, New York, with his family. He maintains a blog on writing and travels to classrooms around the country.
Highly recommended, especially for devotees of series such as David A. Adlers Cam Jansen, Ron Roys A to Z Mysteries and Calendar Mysteries, and, of course, Marjorie Weinman Sharmats Nate the Great. School Library Journal
Will please Jigsaw Jones fans. . . with short sentences, bits of humor, and engaging illustrations, the latest early chapter book in Preller's long-running Jigsaw Jones Mystery series hasplenty of appeal for young independent readers. Booklist
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