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It's Katie's mum's birthday, and Katie surprises her with a fancy box of chocolates. But the sweet surprise is ruined when the chocolates go missing! Pedro and Katie work together to track down the thief. Will they get the birthday chocolate back?Perfectly pitched for young readers who are beginning to read independently for the first time, The Mystery of the Box of Chocolates is part of the Katie Woo and Pedro Mysteries series, in which Katie Woo and her pal Pedro team up to solve puzzles together. By investigating the problem and collecting clues, the sleuthing friends don't stop until the mysteries are solved! After each case is closed, readers will review the investigation, hypothesis and resolution of the mystery, earning a basic understanding of the mystery genre.

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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?Perfectly pitched for young readers who are beginning to read independently for the first time, The Mystery of the Disappearing Treasure Map is part of the Katie Woo and Pedro Mysteries series, in which Katie Woo and her pal Pedro team up to solve puzzles together. By investigating the problem and collecting clues, the sleuthing friends don't stop until the mysteries are solved! After each case is closed, readers will review the investigation, hypothesis and resolution of the mystery, earning a basic understanding of the mystery genre.

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From the creator of Katie Woo, Fran Manushkin, comes a series about Katie''s friend Pedro. Join Pedro and his friends as he enjoys adventures at school, on the football pitch and at home with his sometimes pesky, younger brother Paco! Easy-to-read stories, with helpful features like a glossary and discussion questions, build confidence in young readers.

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