Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Bicycle Bandit - (Jigsaw Jones Mysteries) by James Preller (Paperback)

About the Book

Got a mystery to solve? Beloved second-grade sleuth Jigsaw Jones is on the case. Featuring friendship, school, family, and a diverse community, these illustrated chapter books are now back in print with refreshed covers.

Book Synopsis

James Preller's wry, witty, Jigsaw Jones chapter book mysteries are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles and classroom classics!

The Case of the Bicycle Bandit

Why would anyone steal an old hunk of junk?

Ralphie Jordan loves his beat-up bike, Old Rusty. The tires are bent, spokes are missing, and the chain keeps falling off. But Ralphie wouldn't trade it for any other. Then Old Rusty goes missing just outside the library, and Ralphie is devastated.

It's up to Jigsaw and Mila to find out who stole it--and the thief may be closer than anyone would have guessed!

Review Quotes

"Highly recommended, especially for devotees of series such as David A. Adler's "Cam Jansen," Ron Roy's "A to Z Mysteries" and "Calendar Mysteries," and, of course, Marjorie Weinman Sharmat's "Nate the Great." --School Library Journal

"Will please Jigsaw Jones fans . . . with short sentences, bits of humor, and engaging illustrations, the latest early chapter book in Preller's long-running Jigsaw Jones Mystery series has plenty of appeal for young independent readers." --Booklist

About the Author

James Preller is the author of many acclaimed books for children including Six Innings, Bystander, The Fall, and the Scary Tales series. Jigsaw Jones, his beloved early chapter book series, has been popular among beginning readers and is now back in print for a new generation. James Preller lives in Delmar, New York, with his family. He maintains a blog on writing and travels to classrooms around the country.