July Jitters

Calendar Mysteries #7

by Ron Roy, John Steven Gurney (Illustrator)

In the seventh book of the Calendar Mysteries--an early chapter book mystery series featuring the younger siblings of the A to Z Mysteries detectives--the kids and their pets are going to march in the Fourth of July Pet Parade The winner of the patriotic pet costume contest gets a great prize--to be mayor for a day For Bradley's entry, Polly the Pony gets to be President Thomas Jefferson for the day. But Polly runs off with her red wig and hat still sitting on her head. Maybe she has stage fright Can the kids find her and calm her down before the fourth of July festivities begin?

Genres: Mystery, Fiction, Childrens, Chapter Books, Middle Grade, Audiobook, Holiday

80 pages, Library Binding

First published September 23, 2014

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

[Trevor Bouma · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fun mystery to read about some kids who lose their pets after they dress them up for the 4th of July.
I liked that there was stuff about King George, Thomas Jefferson, and the Declaration of Independence.
I liked that the kids use teamwork to solve the case and they never gave up trying to find their pets.
It was a good story.
THE END

[Christy · Rating 5 out of 5]

t's a mystery every month from popular A to Z Mysteries author Ron Roy!

July is for Jitters...

In the seventh book of the Calendar Mysteries - an early chapter book mystery series featuring the younger siblings of the A to Z Mysteries detectives - the mayor is having a special Fourth of July contest; the person whose pet has the best Independence Day costume gets to be mayor for a day! Bradly, Brian, Nate, and Lucy transform Polly the pony into Thomas Jefferson and Pal the dog into the Declaration of Independence. But when the pet parade rolls around, the animals are nowhere to be found! Maybe they have stage fright. Can the kids find their dressed-up pets and calm them down betfore the Fourth of July fun begins?

Parents, teachers, and librarians agree that these highly collectible chapter books are pefect for emerging readers and any kid who loves mysteries!

[Simon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the original A-Z Mystery stories when I was a little kid and greatly enjoyed them, I had only ever gotten to the Letter T, so I figured this year I would re-read and actually complete the series all this time later, and I was delighted to learn that Ron Roy has continued on the Green Lawn Mysteries and characters, and gone on with Calendar Mysteries and the A-Z Super Mysteries, which I will get to reading later on.

This series of 12 books focuses on the younger relatives of the Main Characters of the original series, and it's charming and fun to see the adventures they all get up to in this fun additional series.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brian, Bradley, Nate and Lucy all want to be mayor for the day, so they dress their pets up for the 4th of July parade for the best dressed pet. But, their pets have other ideas. Will the kids find their pets in time for the contest? Where could they have run off to?

This series is nor as in depth as the WaS mysteries but, we are still enjoying them. Two more to go.

[Denise Kettering · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy decide to dress up their pet pony and dog to try to win a 4th of July contest to be mayor for a day. Unfortunately, their pets aren't on board with the plan and the kids have to find out what has happened to the animals. A great early reader mystery that can keep an early reader intrigued. This is a fun series.

[Tyler · Rating 4 out of 5]

DescriptionIt's a mystery every month from popular A to Z Mysteries author Ron Roy!July is for Jitters... In the seventh book of the Calendar Mysteries - an early chapter book mystery series featuring the younger.

[Tara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think everyone has lost a pet and that’s what happens to the kids in this mystery. Animals can be pretty tricky sometimes. I like how the author captures the stress of looking and the joy and relief of finding.

[Aslinn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not one I would choose to read with the kids again, but a good reading level for them.

[Chelsea · Rating 2 out of 5]

Mystery of the lost pets that ran off. Not my favorite of this series. Just lots of running around searching.

[Vallyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another cute monthly mystery. Really enjoy these reads.

[Hikari · Rating 1 out of 5]

I didn’t liked this story that much.

[Vicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Maddox · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good haven’t insisted but pretty good but where’s the action???

[Catha · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fun summer book to read with one of my tutoring students.

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is another fun mystery in the Calendar Mysteries series by Ron Roy. We tore through the A to Z Mysteries by the same author and now we are patiently waiting for each month in this series to get published. This new series is for younger children, so it's perfect for our girls right now, but they might grow out of the stories before the series is completed. No matter. We've had fun with them and the characters and setting are familiar to us by now.

This story was fun (and quite predictable.) I like that these mysteries are simple, harmless, and understandable for young children. There is no danger, menace or unsupervised children putting themselves into a harmful situation. And I love the interaction between the younger children and our old friends: Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose.

[Ayaka Tamakoshi · Rating 3 out of 5]

1.Random House,Calendar Mysteries,YL=2.9
2.Time:05/05=60 minutes
3.7-word summary
teacher/costume/pet/contest/mayor/disappear/search
4."They have to be somewhere in Green Lawn. We can't give up,Bradley."
I liked this passage. It is important not to give up. They didn't give up, and went to the police to ask for a help.
5.Comment
I'm not good at reading mysteries. However,it was not so difficult for me to read this book. I could understand the story. I'm happy.

[Mary T · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked Calendar Mysteries until we blazed through all 26 A-Z Mysteries last year, and now I feel like these aren't that interesting or even much of a mystery. I read it aloud to my 7 year old, and he liked it, though. We'll probably finish the series.

Update: Listened in the car together with the four youngest.

[Danica · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just love these cute little stories. They've become a guilty pleasure of mine. I know they're meant for young children but they are really fun. This one has a great quote in it when the kids are deciding what part of the mayor they want to be. I even had to read it to many husband 😸 Another good book in the series.

[Dayna]

My 7 year old read a little of the way into this and decided it was too scary for her just yet. We will check these out again at a later time.

[Sydney · Rating 3 out of 5]

they dress their pets up for a contest. they go missing because they ran away and they didn't want to do it. they find the pets behind the bush and they win the contest at the end.

[Kaytee · Rating 5 out of 5]

it was very funny it was also kinda amazing i liked it becausse it made me laugh really hard and then i fell over the couch

[K Grant · Rating 3 out of 5]

Could barely finish this one- not much mystery and much over-reactions.

[Sarah - All The Book Blog Names Are Taken]

Eleanor says: This book was very sweet at the end.I thought it was going to be a scary book. My favorite part was when they found them. I ❤️ this book Though.

[Caleb · Rating 4 out of 5]

i liked it

[Gina]

Finished 1/5/16