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    A to Z Mysteries, Book 1: The Absent Author
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    A to Z Mysteries, Book 1: The Absent Author

    Written by Ron Roy

    Narrated by David Pittu

    3.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z!

    Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries® have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid favorite is back with a bright new look!

    A is for Author . . . A famous writer is coming to Green Lawn! Dink rushes to the bookstore to meet his favorite author, Wallis Wallace, and get all his books signed. But the author never shows up! Where is Wallis Wallace? It's up to Dink and his friends Josh and Ruth Rose to track him down.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateNov 13, 2007
    ISBN9780739362501
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    Reviews for A to Z Mysteries, Book 1

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    • 5/5
      we liked this book very much and look forward to the next book
    • 5/5
      I liked this book for two reasons. One reason I liked this book was for the plot. It had a very organized structure and things happened throughout the book that you wouldn't expect. I think that this made the story more interesting. The pace of the plot was also good. The events weren't happening too fast or too slow and they were all very realistic. Another reason I liked this book was for the characters. Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose all have very unique personalities that any child could relate to. I think that you can see yourself in any one of the three characters shoes and it helps you better understand the story. Overall, I don't really think that this book had a main message.
    • 4/5
      Two ratings for early chapter books, I think. Around a three for me; and these, I think, are a definite four for what they are and who their audience is. I really did some smiling through these and I was pretty impressed with several things (read the first three and will copy this to the others). They seemed to me like they would be really challenging and I liked the addition of the map of the neighborhood in the front.
    • 1/5
      good
    • 4/5
      Dink, Josh and Ruth Rose are so excited to meet mystery author Wallis Wallace, but he never shows up! Earlier in the week he had written to Dink saying he promised to be there, though, unless he got kidnapped. When Wallis Wallace can't be found the three detectives go on the hunt. They trace Wallis's itinerary and find that he's held in the hotel room next to the one he checked out. Luckily it was all a ploy set up by MS Wallace and her brother to write her next mystery novel.This was a Name That Book selection through CFISD's librarians. I thought it was great for second/third graders. The simply writing and story line is easy to read. Great medium-level chapter book for kids learning to read and comprehend longer books!
    • 3/5
      I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. I expected it to be mildly entertaining, suited for readers transitioning into chapter books. A simple plot, slightly developed characters, sentences that are starting to be more complex but are still straightforward, and a restrained vocabulary list. Many beginning chapter books operate within these constraints, and I expected that the mystery would be less appealing to an adult given that the format is more structured. However, I liked the mystery. Yes, it is definitely aimed for a young audience, meaning that I figured it out rather quickly, well before the big reveal. Nonetheless, the story line was original and the mystery was quirky and fun.The story is about Dink, a boy who is excited because his favorite author is coming to town. He invited Wallis Wallace, mystery writer, to visit his home, and the author accepted. When he is supposed to appear at the book signing, though, the famous author is absent. Dink is not just sad, he's frightened - his letter from Mr. Wallace said he would only stay away if he is kidnapped, and Dink is certain that is exactly what happened. He convinces his friends, Josh and Ruth Rose, to help him find the abducted man. They think about how the characters in a Wallace mystery would act, and begin to gather clues and solve the mystery. Accompanying them is a quiet woman named Mavis Green, who was also present at the Book Nook to meet Mr. Wallace, and is concerned for his safety. The cute story is accompanied by detailed black-and-white drawings, and a map of the small town at the front of the book. The clues in the book are clearly laid out, and readers can use deductive reasoning along with Dink to figure out the next step, and solve the mystery. Also, the characters are sufficiently distinct and appealing, and I expect (hope) they will continue to develop in subsequent books in the series. The side characters are a bit exaggerated, but silly, and keep the story moving along quickly. There is plenty of humor that young readers will relate to. This book is a strong beginning, and I am excited to see if the rest of the series continues to be fun and kid friendly.
    • 4/5
      Genre: Realistic FictionReview: The author did a good job of staying true to the genre of realistic fiction by creating a story about three children who follow clues left by an adult that will lead to them finding their favorite mystery writer. Media: Pencil
    • 4/5
      This series came to me recommended by others in the Grow-a-Reader Bookbox. I agree. Good first mystery series.
    • 1/5
      It was bad because it wasn't entertaining (like a Magic Treehouse book). I wish it was more about animals.