The Case of the Missing Monkey
The High-Rise Private Eyes, Book 1

Bunny Brown and Jack Jones – bunny is the brains and Jack is the snoop, and together they crack the case of the missing glass monkey wide open. High Rise Private Eyes: The Case of the Missing Monkey is a great book by Cynthia Rylant, and illustrated by Brian Karas. This is a great and really funny b......more

First sentence: Bunny liked brussels sprouts and cheese for breakfast every morning. "Yuck," said Jack. "It's delicious. Try some," said Bunny. Premise/plot: This is the first book in an early reader mystery series by Cynthia Rylant. In this early chapter book, Jack and Bunny solve the case of the '......more

Jack Jones-- no relation to the singer who floats the Love Boat--is a raccoon ready for action. His partner, Bunny Brown, is a rabbit (hence the first name, duh!) who, being female, is the brains. (Sorry, boys, we have to honor the female.) Together they make the simplest crimes more complicated, an......more

One time, Bunny and Jack were quite hungry for breakfast. They were eating at Bunny’s, but Jack did not like Brussels Sprouts. Bunny said, “Just one teeny bite!” But Jack said no. So, they went to the diner next door and they asked if they could have a bite to eat from Mac. Mac said, Oh thank goodne......more

Genre: Mystery Grade Level: 2nd grade This was a short chapter book that would help children begin to explore larger texts. I thought this book's special feature was the characters. It had two characters that second graders would enjoy and find funny and engaging. The banter between Bunny and Jack whi......more