Carole Marsh Mystery Series
Criss Cross Applesauce
Three girls, Leah Criss, Sara Cross, and Aimme Applesauce, form the “Criss Cross Applesauce” detective agency. By making a good effort and working together, they can always seem to “find” a mystery, riddle, or puzzle to solve. This is a real “can-do” series for girls. Kids will love these “We can!” characters’ curiosity, confidence, and craziness!
Join the Criss, Cross, Applesauce girls as they figure out a little about life and a lot about themselves! Three titles in the series; perfect for girls in grades 1-3.
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The Case of the Hunchback Hairdresser
The girls of Criss, Cross, Applesauce Detective Agency have a new mystery to solve. These early chapter books are about best friends who form their own detective agency. Join them on their adventures as they solve many mysteries and riddles. This mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that keep kids begging for more! This mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, built-in book club and activities. This Carole Marsh Mystery also has an Accelerated Reader quiz, a Lexile Level, a Fountas & Pinnell guided reading level and a Developmental Reading Assessment.
$4.99
The Riddle of the Missing Puppies
The girls of Criss, Cross, Applesauce Detective Agency have a new mystery to solve. These early chapter books are about best friends who form their own detective agency. Join them on their adventures as they solve many mysteries and riddles. This mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that keep kids begging for more! This mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, built-in book club and activities. This Carole Marsh Mystery also has an Accelerated Reader quiz, a Lexile Level, a Fountas & Pinnell guided reading level and a Developmental Reading Assessment.
$4.99
The Puzzle of the Shark Surfer Girl
The girls of Criss, Cross, Applesauce Detective Agency have a new mystery to solve. These early chapter books are about best friends who form their own detective agency. Join them on their adventures as they solve many mysteries and riddles. This mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that keep kids begging for more! This mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, built-in book club and activities. This Carole Marsh Mystery also has an Accelerated Reader quiz, a Lexile Level, a Fountas & Pinnell guided reading level and a Developmental Reading Assessment.
$3.99