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Cam Jansen Series

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Perfect for beginning chapter book readers, the Cam Jansen series continues to be a bestseller after over thirty years. Each mystery features Cam—the fifth grade sleuth with the photographic memory—who solves the case with the help of her best friend, Eric.
Cam Jansen: the Mystery of the Dinosaur Bones #3 by David A. Adler; Illustrated by Susanna Natti
Cam Jansen and the Spaghetti Max Mystery by David A. Adler; Illustrated by Joy Allen
Cam Jansen and the Joke House Mystery by David A. Adler; Illustrated by Joy Allen

Cam Jansen Series : Titles in Order

Book 34
The latest installment in the beloved Cam Jansen mystery chapter book series from David A. Adler! 

Aunt Molly has entered a joke-telling contest at a local comedy club and Cam, her best friend Eric, and Mr. Jansen are in the audience to watch her perform. The prizes are exciting, but the competition is stiff —there’s a prop comic, a knock-knock joker, and more! As the show starts, Cam notices that one of the prizes, an engraved silver plate, has disappeared. Suddenly, everyone in the club becomes a suspect. Can Cam solve the mystery of the missing prize or will she be laughed out of the Joke House? 
Book 33
No mystery is too great for super-sleuth Cam Jansen and her amazing photographic memory!

Mysteries follow super-sleuth Cam Jansen everywhere she goes… even to the airport. Cam and Eric go with her father to the airport to meet “Spaghetti” Max, her father’s best friend from childhood. While they’re looking for him, a distressed traveler asks Cam to help him find his missing daughter. But what use is Cam’s photographic memory if she has never seen the missing girl? And where is Spaghetti Max? Can Cam solve this double mystery?
Book 32
Can Cam catch a jewel thief?

Mysteries follow super-sleuth Cam Jansen everywhere she goes… even to a charity event. Cam and Eric are at a benefit with their mothers to raise money for local firefighters. When the host’s pearl necklace goes missing, the luncheon turns into a whodunit, and all the guests are suspects. Can Cam use her photographic memory to identify the culprit before the thief gets away?
Book 31
The beloved elementary school sleuth Cam Jansen is back in her 31st mystery!

Eric’s father is finally graduating from college. But before the celebration can begin, a very special present from Grandpa Shelton disappears. Was it lost–or stolen? There’s no way Cam will let a thief ruin the graduation celebration! She must use her photographic memory to track down the gift.
Book 30
Cam Jansen and her friends are volunteering at a talent show at the local senior center. They’re having fun entertaining the guests and enjoying treats donated by Ken’s Bakeshop. But during the show someone steals the wedding cake from Ken’s truck out front. Can Cam use her photographic memory to solve the mystery before the wedding? The 30th mystery in this series has Cam volunteering in her community and tracking down a thief with a sweet tooth!
Book 29
Cam Jansen and her friend Eric are having fun at a local basketball game. They watch the teamÕs retiring coach receive a basketball signed by his former players, including the governor. But after the game, the ball is gone. Was it stolen? In this latest addition to the bestselling chapter book series, Cam uses her photographic memory to solve the sporty mystery!
Book 28
No mystery is too great for super-sleuth Cam Jansen and her amazing photographic memory!

Mysteries follow super-sleuth Cam Jansen everywhere she goes…even to the school Green Day assembly. For each can and bottle Cam and her classmates brought in to be recycled, the school has earned a nickel. But when it is time to count the money, all the rolls of coins go missing. Can Cam find the not-so-green thief? 

The Cam Jansen books are perfect for young readers who are making the transition to chapter books, and Cam is a spunky young heroine whom readers have loved for over two decades.
Book 27
No mystery is too great for super-sleuth Cam Jansen and her amazing photographic memory!

Mysteries follow super-sleuth Cam Jansen everywhere she goes…even to the book fair. Cam Jansen, her friends, and their parents are at school for a book fair. Everyone’s favorite mystery writer, Jim E. Winter, is also there, signing books. During the signing, Danny’s parents discover their car is missing. Was it stolen? Jim E. Winter thinks he can solve the mystery, but so does supersleuth Cam. Who will solve it first?

The Cam Jansen books are perfect for young readers who are making the transition to chapter books, and Cam is a spunky young heroine whom readers have loved for over two decades.
Book 26
No mystery is too great for super-sleuth Cam Jansen and her amazing photographic memory!

Mysteries follow super-sleuth Cam Jansen everywhere she goes…even to the school library. It is a big day at Cam’s school. The governor, who is running for president, is visiting for the dedication of a new library. Police officers, Secret Service agents, photographers, and news reporters are all there to hear the governor speak when . . . bang! A loud sound like a gunshot startles everyone during the ceremony. Was it really a gun, or a noisy cover for a crime? Click along with Cam as she teams up with the Secret Service to solve the mystery.

The Cam Jansen books are perfect for young readers who are making the transition to chapter books, and Cam is a spunky young heroine whom readers have loved for over two decades.
Book 25
No mystery is too great for super-sleuth Cam Jansen and her amazing photographic memory!

Mysteries follow super-sleuth Cam Jansen everywhere she goes…even to the hospital. It’s Valentine’s Day, and Cam is at school when she learns her mother is about to give birth. Cam and her best friend, Eric, rush to the hospital with his mom. There, in the waiting room, something valuable disappears. Click, click! Cam starts to unravel the mystery. Will Cam solve it before her Valentine sibling is born?

The Cam Jansen books are perfect for young readers who are making the transition to chapter books, and Cam is a spunky young heroine whom readers have loved for over two decades.
Book 24
After nearly a quarter of a century, Cam Jansen remains a popular character, garnering new fans with each new title. In this newest Cam Jansen mystery, it’s a very snowy day outside, so Cam and Eric are running late to computer lab. When they finally arrive, they realize that three computers are missing! There are only two clues—footprints in the snow outside and a locked window. This mystery seems impossible to solve, but with Cam Jansen on the case, the thieves don’t stand a chance!
Book 23
Cam and Eric’s gym teacher just had his office walls painted. But Cam notices that the color of his walls isn’t the only difference-his prized tennis trophy is missing! Who could have taken it? Say “click” with Cam as she begins collecting clues to this tricky tennis mystery!
Book 22
No mystery is too great for super-sleuth Cam Jansen and her amazing photographic memory!

Mysteries follow super-sleuth Cam Jansen everywhere she goes…even to school. It’s the first day of fifth grade, and Cam and Eric have just met their new teacher, Ms. Benson. The school day has barely begun when two policemen come and arrest Ms. Benson! She insists there must be a mistake. Now it’s up to Cam to solve this important mystery! 

The Cam Jansen books are perfect for young readers who are making the transition to chapter books, and Cam is a spunky young heroine whom readers have loved for over two decades.
Book 21
The Cam Jansen series is perfect for young readers who are making the transition to chapter books. The first fifteen books in the series have received updated covers, and the series redesign continues with books 16-22, bringing new life to these perennial bestsellers.
Book 20
No mystery is too great for super-sleuth Cam Jansen and her amazing photographic memory!

Mysteries follow super-sleuth Cam Jansen everywhere she goes…even to a party. Cam has put together a surprise party for her parents. But when Granny and Gramps call from the airport to say they have been robbed, Cam and her parents rush to their side. Now it’s up to Cam to find the thief! 

The Cam Jansen books are perfect for young readers who are making the transition to chapter books, and Cam is a spunky young heroine whom readers have loved for over two decades.

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