The Big Top Circus Mystery (A Nightlight Detective Book) (Nightlight Detective Books) - Hardcover

Karen Kaufman Orloff

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1441312277 ISBN 13: 9781441312273

Publisher: Peter Pauper Press, 2013

Synopsis

Frankie the Clown's giant shoes are missing, but the show must go on! Can junior detectives help Sergeant Sally solve the mystery at the Big Top? Yes! Simply slide the Nightlight Detective paper flashlight under each see-through page to light up clues as the story unfolds.

• Each nightlight scene page features clues kids can search for by sliding the paper flashlight's beam between the acetate page and the dark backing, highlighting different parts of the page.
• Charming, funny illustrations help bring the lighthearted mystery to life.
• Interactive prompts involve children in the story as they search for evidence, follow footprints, and find the not-so-scary culprit!
• 42 pages, including 8 see-through pages of nightlight mystery scenes.
• Covered wire-o binding lies flat, so pages are easier to explore.
• 8-1/8 inches wide x 10 inches high.
• For ages 4 to 9.

About this title

About the Author:

Karen Kaufman Orloff has written seven books for children. She also writes for The Poughkeepsie Journal and teaches writing classes at Merritt Books in Millbrook, New York, for adults interested in children's publishing. Jamie Smith has illustrated more than 100 books for children, as well as ceramics, toys, and DVDs. He works in a garden studio in the United Kingdom, in the company of ''birds and bitey insects'' and cocker spaniel, Bertie.

Review:

''Highly recommended.'' --Midwest Book Review

About this edition

• Publisher: Peter Pauper Press
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1441312277
• ISBN 13: 9781441312273
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 42
• Illustrator: Jamie Smith