A to Z Mysteries: The Jaguar's Jewel (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))

Roy, Ron

ISBN 10: 0679994580 ISBN 13: 9780679994589

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers, 2000

Synopsis

Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose visit New York City! Dink's uncle is the curator of a museum with a dazzling new treasure--a statue of a jaguar cradling an emerald between its front paws. But when it's discovered that the emerald has been replaced with a fake, Dink's uncle is the chief suspect. He'll go to jail if Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose can't uncover the real thief!

About this title

From the Back Cover:

When the kids visit Dink's uncle in New York City, they're dazzled by his museum's latest treasure -- a statue of a gold jaguar with a precious emerald between its paws. But when the jewel is swapped for a fake, the police name Dink's uncle as a suspect! It's up to Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose to uncover the real crook. Who stole the jaguar's jewel?

About the Author:

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®, 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® series.
From the Trade Paperback edition.

About this edition

• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0679994580
• ISBN 13: 9780679994589
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 96
• Illustrator: Gurney John Steven