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Jigsaw Jones: The Case from Outer Space (Jigsaw Jones Mysteries),New
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About the AuthorJames Preller is the author of the popular Jigsaw Jones mystery books, which have sold more than 10 million copies since 1998. He is also the author of Bystander, named a 2009 Junior Library Guild Selection, Six Innings, an ALA Notable Book, and Mighty Casey, his own twist on the classic poem, Casey at the Bat. In addition to writing fulltime, Preller plays in a mens hardball league and coaches Little League. He compares coaching kids to trying to hold the attention of a herd of earthworms. He lives in Delmar, New York with his wife, three children, cats and dog.Product DescriptionJigsaw Jones is back! In The Case from Outer Space, an original mystery from James Preller, Jigsaw and his crewMila, Joey, and Danikafind a clue that implies an alien may be about to visit their school! Can it be true? And what does the Little Free Library have that aliens from outer space might want?(Hint: The school librarian has invited a special guest to talk about space explorationan astronaut!)Friendship, mystery, and schoolday shenanigans are what make the Jigsaw Jones chapter book mysteries beloved and read over and over. Includes a word jumble (names of planets in solar system), writing prompts, and information on how to start a little free library (which are taking hold in many parts of the country)!This title has Common Core connections.Review'Jigsaw Jones is back! Prellers puzzlesolving second grader returns for his first mystery in 10 years, coinciding with the republication of four original Jigsaw Jones mysteries. Fans will be happy to once more see Jigsaw, fellow detective Mila Yeh, teacher Mrs. Gleason, and other familiar friends. Here, classmates Joey and Danika find a mysterious note in a book they borrowed from a neighbors Little Free Library. They are convinced it means that aliens are coming. ... As usual, Preller brings the threads together in the end. ...Those who enjoy Prellers works for younger readers will welcome the return of Jigsaw Jones. Highly recommended, especially for devotees of series such as David A. Adlers Cam Jansen, Ron Roys A to Z Mysteries and Calendar Mysteries, and, of course, Marjorie Weinman Sharmats Nate the Great. School Library JournalWill please Jigsaw Jones fans . . . with short sentences, bits of humor, and engaging illustrations, the latest early chapter book in Preller's longrunning Jigsaw Jones Mystery series has plenty of appeal for young independent readers. Booklist
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