1. Target
  2. Movies, Music & Books
  3. Books
  4. Kids' Books
  5. Pre-teen Books

Jigsaw Jones: The Case from Outer Space - (Jigsaw Jones Mysteries) by James Preller (Paperback)

Jigsaw Jones: The Case from Outer Space - (Jigsaw Jones Mysteries) by  James Preller (Paperback)
Store: Target
Last Price: 4.99 USD

Similar Products

Products of same category from the store

All

Product info

<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In this new, original mystery, Jigsaw and his crew--Mila, Joey, and Danika--find a clue that implies an alien may be about to visit their school! Can it be true? And what does the Little Free Library have that aliens from outer space might want? Illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Jigsaw Jones is back! In <i>The Case from Outer Space</i>, an original mystery from James Preller, Jigsaw and his crew--Mila, Joey, and Danika--find a clue that implies an alien may be about to visit their school! Can it be true? And what does the Little Free Library have that aliens from outer space might want? <p/>(Hint: The school librarian has invited a special guest to talk about space exploration--an astronaut!) <p/>Friendship, mystery, and school-day shenanigans are what make the Jigsaw Jones chapter book mysteries beloved and read over and over. Includes a word jumble (names of planets in solar system), writing prompts, and information on how to start a little free library (which are taking hold in many parts of the country)! <p/>This title has Common Core connections.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><b>Jigsaw Jones is back! </b>Preller's puzzle-solving second grader returns for his first mystery in 10 years, coinciding with the republication of four original "Jigsaw Jones" mysteries. Fans will be happy to once more see Jigsaw, fellow detective Mila Yeh, teacher Mrs. Gleason, and other familiar friends. Here, classmates Joey and Danika find a mysterious note in a book they borrowed from a neighbor's Little Free Library. They are convinced it means that aliens are coming. ... As usual, Preller brings the threads together in the end. ...Those who enjoy Preller's works for younger readers will welcome the return of Jigsaw Jones. <b>Highly recommended</b>, 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."-- <i>School Library Journal</i> <p/>"<b>Will please Jigsaw Jones fans</b> . . . with short sentences, bits of humor, and engaging illustrations, the latest early chapter book in Preller's long-running Jigsaw Jones Mystery series has <b>plenty of appeal for young independent readers</b>." --<i>Booklist</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>James Preller</b> is the author of the acclaimed novels <i>Six Innings, </i> <i>Bystander, </i> <i>The Fall, </i> and <i>The Courage Test </i>and the Scary Tales series, all published by Feiwel and Friends. He has also written several picture books, but is perhaps best known for the <b>Jigsaw Jones</b> series. He travels to classrooms around the country and maintains a blog about writing and literacy. He lives in Delmar, New York, with his fami

Price History

Cheapest price in the interval: 4.99 on October 28, 2021

Most expensive price in the interval: 4.99 on December 17, 2021