by Cody Rutty (Illustrator), Kristiana Gregory (Author)
*** NEW free study guide written by the author: www.kristianagregory.com ***The cousins discover a mysterious stranger sneaking into the local dump. When bikes, toasters, and other items disappear all over town, they begin to suspect he might be up to no good. But when these items show up again, fixed and freshly painted, Jeff, David, and Claire are confused. What kind of thief repairs and returns his stolen goods?
Author Biography
Kristiana Gregory has published more than 30 children's books with Scholastic, Harcourt and Holiday House, and has now ventured into self-publishing with her memoir "Longhand: The Rise and Fall and Rise of My Career a Children's Book Author." She grew up in Manhattan Beach, California, two blocks from the beach and she always loved to make up stories. Her first rejection letter at age eleven was for a poem she wrote in class when she was supposed to be doing a math assignment. She's had a myriad of odd jobs: telephone operator, lifeguard, camp counselor, reporter, book reviewer & columnist for the LA Times. Kristiana and her husband live in Idaho with their golden retriever, Poppy. Their two adult sons visit often. In her spare time she loves to swim, hike, watch clouds, do yoga, read & hang out with friends. For all her titles, please visit her website: www.kristianagregory.com
Number of Pages: 106
Dimensions: 0.25 x 8 x 5.25 IN
Publication Date: December 24, 2014
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Secret of the Junkyard Shadow
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.1
Point Value: 2
