Dirk Bones and the Mystery of the Missing Books

Name: Dirk Bones and the Mystery of the Missing Books
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Doug Cushman
ISBN: 9780062124791

Author: Doug Cushman

Series: I Can Read Level 1

Narrator: Sean Schemmel

Unabridged: 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 08/16/2011

Categories: Children's Fiction, Beginner Readers, Children's Mystery & Detective, Children's Humor

Synopsis

In the town of Ghostly, where everything is spooky, something really strange is going on: Books are disappearing! And not just any books—only those written by the famous author Edgar Bleek.Luckily ace reporter Dirk Bones is on the case. As Dirk tracks down information about the only clue—a weird spotted leaf—the mystery gets even more bizarre. What is happening in Ghostly?Expect the unexpected in this second Dirk Bones mystery about a fearless reporter in a town full of silly, creepy creatures.

About Doug Cushman

Doug Cushman is the creator of many favorite mystery stories for young readers featuring such memorable heroes as the intrepid Aunt Eater, the grasshopper gumshoe Inspector Hopper, and the ace reporter Dirk Bones. He has also illustrated many books written by other authors, including Jack Prelutsky's What a Day It Was at School! He lives in Paris, France.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Karen on July 18, 2009

I just received this in our July book order. I was looking for some new beginning reader books. I like that this book promotes the library and reading as well as has quirky characters. I think children will enjoy it.......more

Goodreads review by joanna on July 20, 2012

A great beginning reader for the "scary books" set. Dirk Bones is a skeleton reporter trying to solve the mysterious disappearance of books by Edgar Bleek, which have gone missing all over the town of Ghostly. The scariness is just there enough to give kids a thrill, the illustrations are bright and......more

Goodreads review by Cosette on January 20, 2015

So cute! Like a mirror image of a mirror.......more

Goodreads review by Teneka on December 01, 2009

1st - 2nd grade Cushman tells a whimsical and spirited story of detective Dirk Bones as he tries to solve the mystery of the missing books. The illustrator uses bright, vibrant colors to keep the attention of the reader. Beginning reader will enjoy this book as the text is large and easy to read and......more

Goodreads review by Audree on October 07, 2014

Andy loved this book. Good read for older students with low levels.......more