Author

Contributions

  • James, Derek. - Contributor

Publication

1981 - Knopf, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

29,000 words, Guess

Page Count

116 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-100394946448
  • ISBN-100394846443
  • ISBN-139780394946443
  • ISBN-139780394846446
  • Goodreads1539571', '666782
and 3 more

Classifications

  • DDC[Fic]
  • LCCPZ7.A953 Wh 1981

Description

One of Newbery Honor author Avi's most popular middle-grade mysteries is available in paper once again. The mystery revolves around a rare edition of The Wizard of Oz missing from the local library. When Becky is accused of stealing it, she and her twin brother Toby set out to catch the real thief and prove her innocence. Clues cleverly hidden in four other books lead to a hidden treasure--and a gripping adventure.

First Sentence

My sister Becky and I were stretched out on the front porch one morning thinking out loud about how we should spend our summer vacation.

Description

Becky and her brother use some ingenious clues to identify the person who stole five children's books from the town's library.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Who stole the Wizard of Oz?Knopf1981-01-01
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