A birthday celebration takes a turn when Katie's gift of chocolates goes missing, prompting her and her friend Pedro to embark on a mystery-solving adventure. As they gather clues and investigate, young readers are introduced to the basics of the mystery genre. This engaging story is designed for early independent readers, encouraging them to follow along with Katie and Pedro's sleuthing while learning about problem-solving and critical thinking. Part of the Katie Woo and Pedro Mysteries series, it combines fun with educational elements.
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- 2024
- 2024
A fun day at the fair takes a turn when Pedro loses his beloved stuffed animal, Milo the Moose. Determined to find him, Pedro and Katie pause their fair activities to embark on a search filled with clues and teamwork. This engaging story is designed for young readers beginning to read independently, encouraging them to follow along as the duo solves mysteries. Each case concludes with a review of their investigation process, helping readers grasp the fundamentals of the mystery genre while enjoying the adventure.
- 2023
Katie Woo and Pedro are hot on the trail of a treasure map. But as it catches in the breeze, it keeps disappearing on them. Will they be able to nab the map and will it lead them to real treasure?
- 2023
Katie and Pedro and their moms are headed out for an afternoon of canoeing. But Katie and her mom get separated from the other canoe, and before long Pedro and his mom are worried. Where could they have gone to? The search is on for Katie Woo and her fishy canoe!
- 2022
A courageous little sparrow embarks on a journey across the iconic New York City skyline to rescue a flock of traveling birds. The story is brought to life with stunning artwork by Bruce Degen, known for his work on the Magic School Bus series, enhancing the adventure and emotional depth of the narrative.
- 2022
Pedro and Katie are visiting Pedro's Aunt Carmen's farm. A frowning scarecrow has the kids spooked. Shadows and creepy sounds have Katie convinced that old scarecrow is haunted. But could there be another explanation?
- 2022
Katie Woo has been learning about mummies, when she decides to make one of her own. With Pedro's help, Katie makes a wonderful mummy and case. When the two mummy makers let their project sit to dry, the mummy goes missing! Katie and Pedro start collecting clues that they hope will lead them to the missing mummy.
- 2022
The moon is as close as it ever gets to Earth, so Katie and Pedro are excited for their camping trip under the super-duper supermoon. But weird things are happening in that bright moonlight. Can Katie and Pedro be brave enough to face the mysterious surprises in store for them?
- 2022
Katie's new puppy, Koko, has run away, and now the white doggie is lost! Katie and Pedro pair up to investigate. They are hot on Koko's trail, but some clues lead nowhere. The detectives won't give up. After all, solving this mystery is the only way to bring Koko home!
- 2022
When Pedro and his dad walk Katie home on a foggy night, something smelly fills the air! With their noses working extra hard, the two friends have a mystery to solve: What is that making that terrible stink, and why is it following them?