Cam Jansen: The Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds
by David A. Adler · Cam Jansen
A pint-sized detective with a photographic memory solves her first real case
Kid
53
/ 100
Parent
46
/ 100
Teacher
54
/ 100
Best fit: ages 6-9
Still works: ages 5-10
Our Take
A practical teaching tool that serves reluctant readers and classroom mystery units better than it dazzles kids or impresses parents
✓ Perfect for
- • Early chapter book readers who love puzzles
- • mysteries
- • and the idea of a kid outsmarting adults through observation and logic. Ideal for children transitioning from picture books to independent reading.
Book facts
- Format
- chapter book
- ISBN
- 9780142400104
- Series
- Cam Jansen
- Illustration
- moderate
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