The Case of the Ruby Slippers

Ebook
0"W x 0"H x 0"D  
On sale Sep 03, 2013 | 128 Pages | 978-0-8234-3037-6
| Grades 2-5
Reading Level: Lexile 700L
Aunt Jen, the official White House hostess, is being thrown a surprise party with a Wizard of Oz theme. A dog that looks just like Toto will be there -- and so will the famous ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in the movie. But when the box arrives from the Smithsonian Museum, the slippers aren't in it! Never fear, First Kids Cammie and Tessa are on the case. White House dog Hooligan finds one slipper, but no one know where or how. A surprising revelation reveals the thief's identity. Filled with humor and White House inside information, this third First Kids Mystery is exciting from start to finish.
Martha Freeman is inspired by her three energetic children. She is the author of many books for children of all ages, including the Chickadee Court mysteries: Who Stole Grandma's Million-Dollar Pumpkin Pie?; Who Stole Uncle Sam?; Who Stole Halloween?, a Texas Bluebonnet Award nominee; and Who Is Stealing the 12 Days of Christmas? She lives in State College, Pennsylvania. Her website is www.marthafreeman.com.

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Aunt Jen, the official White House hostess, is being thrown a surprise party with a Wizard of Oz theme. A dog that looks just like Toto will be there -- and so will the famous ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in the movie. But when the box arrives from the Smithsonian Museum, the slippers aren't in it! Never fear, First Kids Cammie and Tessa are on the case. White House dog Hooligan finds one slipper, but no one know where or how. A surprising revelation reveals the thief's identity. Filled with humor and White House inside information, this third First Kids Mystery is exciting from start to finish.

Author

Martha Freeman is inspired by her three energetic children. She is the author of many books for children of all ages, including the Chickadee Court mysteries: Who Stole Grandma's Million-Dollar Pumpkin Pie?; Who Stole Uncle Sam?; Who Stole Halloween?, a Texas Bluebonnet Award nominee; and Who Is Stealing the 12 Days of Christmas? She lives in State College, Pennsylvania. Her website is www.marthafreeman.com.

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