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Young Cam Jansen Series

Susanna Natti and David A. Adler
Meet Jeffrey Bones, boy detective. Perfect for new readers, the Bones easy-to-read mystery series—written by the author of the popular Cam Jansen books—features easy-to-follow and humorous storylines, brief sentences, and visual clues within the vibrant, wacky illustrations.
Young Cam Jansen and the Dinosaur Game by David A. Adler; Illustrated by Susanna Natti
Young Cam Jansen and the Knock, Knock Mystery by David A. Adler; Illustrated by Susanna Natti
Young Cam Jansen and the Goldfish Mystery by David A. Adler; Illustrated by Susanna Natti

Young Cam Jansen Series : Titles in Order

Book 20
Cam, her best friend Eric, and Eric’s mom are spending the day with Eric’s grandparents. But Grandpa and Grandma seem too tired to visit. Every so often, a knock at the door wakes them up. But when they go to answer, no one is there. Is a Knock, Knock Ghost on the loose? It’s up to Cam to solve the mystery!

Garden State Children’s Book Award 2017 Nominee.
Book 19
Cam, her best friend, Eric, and her aunt Molly win two goldfish at the local fair. When the goldfish go missing, Cam must use her amazing photographic memory to solve the mystery.
Book 18
It’s up to Cam to solve this disappearing act! Aunt Molly takes Cam and her friend Eric to see a magic show at Teddy’s Toys. During the show, Teddy’s bird, Oscar, disappears! Where could he have gone? It’s up to Cam to click! and find Oscar before he gets lost in the mall in this Level 3 easy-to-read mystery.
Book 17
Cam and her friend Eric are having a great time at the circus with Aunt Molly – that is, until their box of popcorn goes missing. Did they lose it, or was it stolen? It’s up to Cam and her photographic memory to figure it out!
Book 16
At her school’s Green Fair, Cam and her friends are learning how to keep the earth green. Everyone is having fun at the exhibits – until a student-s remote-controlled car goes missing! Was it stolen? It’s up to Cam and her amazing memory to find Speedy.
Book 15
Cam Jansen and her best friend, Eric, are excited about their class’s 100th day of school party! To celebrate, they’re having snacks that start with the letter P: pretzels, popcorn, pineapple juice, and everybody’s favorite, pizza. But when the pizza disappears from the kitchen, it’s up to Cam and her photographic memory to “click” and solve this delicious mystery!
Book 14
Aunt Molly is in town. Cam Jansen and her best friend, Eric, are at the airport to greet her. They find Aunt Molly, but her favorite high heels are missing! Did she leave them in Peru, or China, or behind a trash can? Will gumshoe Cam find Aunt Molly?s missing shoes?
Book 13
A field trip to the zoo is fun for Cam Jansen and her classmates—until lunchtime. Everyone else’s sandwich is safely delivered, but Danny can’t find his anywhere! Only Cam and her amazing memory can crack this mystery.
Book 12
It?s a rainy day when Cam and her classmates arrive at school. Their classroom is neat and clean, but there is something there that does not belong. Meow! A cat with a spot on its tail is napping near the coat rack. How did a cat get in their classroom? Did it run away? Read along as Cam solves this easy-to-read cat caper.
Book 11
Cam and her classmates have a forgetful substitute teacher. First, heforgot the homework assignment. And where did he put his jacket? But when his car keys and cell phone go missing, everyone starts to wonder: did he lose them or were they stolen? Readers will love to click along with Cam as she solves this latest easy-to-read mystery.
Book 10
There’s a new girl in school! Her name is Jenny and she is makingfast friends with Cam and Eric. They’re happy to help her find her way around, but when it’s time for gym class, Jenny disappears. Where did she go? Is she lost? Did she go back to her old school? Young readers won’t be able to resist looking for clues in the story to help Cam and Eric find their new classmate. Follow along as Cam says “Click!” and the search for Jenny begins!
Book 9
Cam and Eric’s class is going on a field trip to the zoo. But Eric can’t find his permission slip, and without it, he can’t go on the field trip. Where did it go? Did he drop it somewhere? Was it stolen? Will Cam Jansen’s amazing memory help to find Eric’s permission slip in time? Or will he have to sit in the principal’s office all day while the other children go to the zoo? Hurry, Cam, time’s running out!
Book 8
Cam Jansen has a great time looking for shells on the beach with her friend Eric and her aunt Molly. But when they’re done, Cam’s mother is nowhere in sight! She was just sitting under a red umbrella, so how could she have disappeared? With a click, Cam puts her photographic memory to work to find her mom.
Book 7
When Cam Jansen, her father, and her friend Eric go to the library, Cam finds a mystery to read. But soon, she has a mystery to solve. Her father’s shopping list has disappeared. Cam decides to use her amazing skills to investigate, and with a click, she puts her photographic memory into action. Where was the list seen last? And where can it possibly be?

The Young Cam Jansen books are “appealing mini-mysteries [that] will find a ready audience.” (Booklist )
Book 6
At a pizza parlor, Cam Jansen’s jacket disappears. Could someone have taken it? Where could it be? Find out when Cam’s amazing memory clicks into action in the sixth book of the Young Cam Jansen series.

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