The Absent Author
(A to Z Mysteries #1)

Author

Ron Roy

Illustrator

John Steven Gurney

Publication Date

September 23, 1997

Genre / Grade Band

Fiction / 2^nd − 3^rd

Language

English

Paperback

Description

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!

Publication date

September 23, 1997

Genre

Fiction

ISBN-13

9780679881681

Lexile Measure

510

Guided Reading Level

Publisher

Random House Books for Young Readers

Series

A to Z Mysteries

BISAC categories

JUV028000 - Juvenile Fiction | Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories
JUV045000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Chapter Books

Library of Congress categories

Mystery and detective stories
Authors
Kidnapping

I LOVE THE ABSENT AUTHOR(A TO Z MYSTERIES #1)

Ron Roy

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(R), Calendar Mysteries, and Capital Mysteries. When not working on a new book, Ron likes to teach tricks to his dog Pal, play poker with friends, travel, and read thrilling mystery books.

STEPHEN GILPIN is the award-winning illustrator of dozens of children's books, including the popular and very funny Pirate Mom. He brings his fresh, kid-friendly style to all the covers of the A to Z Mysteries(R) series.

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