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Who Stole the Wizard of Oz?
One of Newbery Honor author Avi's most popular middle-grade mysteries is
available in paper once again. "Avi combines simplicity of style with wit as he
builds a believable, gripping plot that is highly accessible to young readers"
( "Booklist" ). The mystery revolves around a rare edition of "The Wizard
of Oz" missing from the local library. When Becky is accused of stealing it,
she and her twin brother Toby set out to catch the "real" thief and prove
her innocence. Clues cleverly hidden in four other books lead to a hidden
treasure--and a gripping adventure. "This is fun reading!" "School Library
Journal
"
available in paper once again. "Avi combines simplicity of style with wit as he
builds a believable, gripping plot that is highly accessible to young readers"
( "Booklist" ). The mystery revolves around a rare edition of "The Wizard
of Oz" missing from the local library. When Becky is accused of stealing it,
she and her twin brother Toby set out to catch the "real" thief and prove
her innocence. Clues cleverly hidden in four other books lead to a hidden
treasure--and a gripping adventure. "This is fun reading!" "School Library
Journal
"
Book Details
- Publisher: Yearling Books
- Publish Date: Jan 20th, 1990
- Pages: 128
- Language: English
- Edition: Yearling - undefined
- Dimensions: 7.46in - 5.26in - 0.38in - 0.20lb
- EAN: 9780394849928
- Recommended age: 08-12
- Categories: • Mysteries & Detective Stories• Family - Siblings• Action & Adventure - General
About the Author
Avi is the author of the Newbery Medal novel Crispin: The Cross of Lead and the Newbery Honor books Nothing But the Truth and The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, among many other books for young readers. Catch You Later, Traitor was inspired by his own childhood in Brooklyn during the Red Scare.
Praise for this book
"Avi combines simplicity of style with wit as he builds a believable, gripping plot that is highly accessible to young readers" (Booklist) "This is fun reading!" School Library Journal