A to Z Mysteries: Books A-C

A to Z Mysteries #1-3

by Ron Roy, David Pittu

- The Absent Author
- The Bald Bandit
- The Canary Caper


Join three young, super-smart sleuths as they solve local crimes and unravel the mysteries of their neighborhood. Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose encounter their first alphabetical mysteries.

The Absent 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!

The Bald Bandit—The Green Lawn Savings Bank has been robbed! When a private detective comes to Dink's door looking for the kid who videotaped the crime, Dink and his friends volunteer to find him. After all, there's a reward! But tracking down one red-headed kid isn't so easy, especially if he doesn't want to be found. Can the trio find that kid—and his tape—before the bandit does?

The Canary Caper—Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose get an urgent call from Mrs. Davis. Her canary is missing! The little bird has vanished without a trace, and he's not the only one. Two other pets are missing. The kids suspect a pet-napper, and now that Ruth Rose's cat, Tiger, has turned up missing too, it's become personal!

Genres: Audiobook, Childrens

Audio CD

First published June 24, 2003

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.

Reviews

[Lark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute stories for children. Jessica liked solving the mysteries with the characters.

[Erin *BookDragon_Library* · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good early reader chapter book that reminds me of Encyclopedia Brown which I loved as a kid.

[Mikayla Hubbard · Rating 2 out of 5]

A: 3 stars
B: 2 stars
C: 2 stars

[Kelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

"I just like it" - Graham

We listened in the car and on a walk around the lake.

[Sheri S. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Based on this first book, this seems like it will be an entertaining little series. At times, the stories are predictable but they are perfect for a six year old (though my daughter said she likes Encyclopedia Brown better). The three main characters are a fun group of kids with distinctive natures (one of which chooses only to wear a single color each day). The mysteries to be solved get kids thinking and asking questions. I'd be open to listening to the next book in this series. :)

[Jaret · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a cute mystery series targeting younger readers. The characters were realistic and the mysteries were very kid-appropriate. I thought the stories were adorable, but I don't think this is something that would attract my students' attention on their own. I think if encouraged to pick them up, though, they would enjoy them.

[Micchon · Rating 4 out of 5]

loved these books!

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

My sons (ages 5 and 7) enjoyed these stories- they are short, fun and even funny at times. They love to try and solve the mystery before the end of the story!