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Who Stole the Wizard of Oz? (Avi Reissues)
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Avi,
Derek James
One of Newbery Honor author Avi's most popular middle-grade mysteries is available in paper once again. The mystery revolves around a rare edition of The Wizard of Oz missing from the local library. When Becky is accused of stealing it, she and her twin brother Toby set out to catch the real thief and prove her innocence. Clues cleverly hidden in four other books lead to ...more
Paperback, 128 pages
Published
November 12th 1997
by Yearling
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This was a fun, fanciful book. This book could pick up a lot of student interest in other, more classical "children's literature" including The Wizard of Oz, Whinnie The Pooh, Alice in Wonderland/Through the Looking Glass, Treasure Island, and The Wind in the Willows. This book talks about looking deeper into what we read, and making connections, indeed an important theme of this book is that books can lead you to treasure... However, just as Becky and Toby find-- the treasure that boo...more
Carmine Rau
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Recommends it for:
3-5th graders
Recommended to Carmine by:
4th grade patron
Shelves:
mystery,
juvenile-fiction
Soon to be 6th grader Becky is accused by the town librarian of stealing five old, possibly vaulable classic children's books from the library booksale. She is innocent and sets out with the help of her twin brother to find out who really took the books? The local rare book dealer? The ice-queen kids book hating 6th grade teacher? The cleaning lady of the rich woman who left the books to her teacher niece? red herrings, clues in books, hidden maps and a stakeout in the library make this a fun in...more
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good book for third forth fifth graders. well written - it is by Avi. but the book assumes a couple well read kids haven't read Treasure Island, Alice, Wizard of Oz, Winnie the Pooh and the Wind in the Willows. Shouldn't a kid in Ohio have read at least Winnie the Pooh?
the pb copy i have has nice illos by Derek James. and , this dates me, the one of the bitter sixth grade teacher Miss McPhearson looks just like Kristy McNichol from Family. and every other white girl (and guy) from ...more
the pb copy i have has nice illos by Derek James. and , this dates me, the one of the bitter sixth grade teacher Miss McPhearson looks just like Kristy McNichol from Family. and every other white girl (and guy) from ...more
Who stole the Wizard of Oz? Avi Who stole the Wizard of Oz? Avi Derek James. 1981 Becky and her brother Toby spend a lot of time at the public library and are accused of thinking the famous book "The Wizard of Oz". They go back to the library that night and in their search they discover other famous books are missing. The clues were found in famous books. A fast paced book that keeps you guessing all the way to the end.."Through the Looking Glass". Novel / Chapter Book ...more
Becky loves to read but she is acccused of stealing a famous book, The Wizzard of Oz. Becky is furious that someone would accuse her so she gets her brother Toby to help her solve the mystery. The siblings realize that other famous books are missing from the library. The twins also realize the famous books have clues to direct them to secret treasure. This book would be a good start to teaching about classic famous books.
This book is a great mystery for kids and the tale provides enough clues that kids can solve the mystery as they go along. Becky and Toby are accused of having stolen a rare book from the library. They set out to solve the mystery of who really stole the book and along the way discover that there is actually a treasure map involved. They find themselves racing against time to beat the thief to find the treasure.
My recent beef with Avi has been documented elsewhere, but this book had me rethinking my criticisms. It was a fun, light mystery romp aimed at very young readers, and I enjoyed it. So I guess the verdict's still out after all.
This book was perfect for a kid, but I really wish they would go back and rewrite the book. I thought it was such a clever, clever idea for a story and wished that more detail had been given. I would rewrite the book myself, but then I would know the ins and outs of the mystery and that would spoil the surprise!
Who stole the Wizard of Oz is was a prefect book for me.I love mystery books, and this was toatly one.I had to keep on reading it till I finshed it. But the cool part about the book is that you had to read it to the end to find out the big questoin, Who stole the Wizard of Oz.
Part of the 4th grade language arts curriculum. My 4th/5th graders are doing literature groups this week and next, so I am trying to read all of the books they are reading. This story is a quick little mystery about twins trying to discover who stole 5 possibly valuable books from the library book sale.
A great beginning chapter book for those who love a mystery. When Becky and Toby set out on a mission they let nothing get in their way! Two determined kids set out to discover who really stole The Wizard of Oz book from the library after Becky is accused of this "crime".
I read this years ago (probably when I was in 5th grade) but I still remember really enjoying it. I had to look it up and find the title again so that I could remember it for the future. As I recall it was fun, creative, and interesting.
Who Stole the Wizard of Oz? by Avi is a good introduction to the literary mystery. Think of it as akin to The Bookman's Promise but for younger readers.
Here detectives are fraternal twins Becky and Toby. Becky has the bad luck of being accused of stealing a set rare books that had been set aside for the library sale: The Wizard of Oz, The Wind in the Willows, Peter Pan, and Through the Looking Glass.
While The Wizard of Oz is the impetus for the mystery, the heart and soul...more
Here detectives are fraternal twins Becky and Toby. Becky has the bad luck of being accused of stealing a set rare books that had been set aside for the library sale: The Wizard of Oz, The Wind in the Willows, Peter Pan, and Through the Looking Glass.
While The Wizard of Oz is the impetus for the mystery, the heart and soul...more
I originally ordered this book because the title intrigued me. I did not know what to expect. This book was original and different and I really enjoyed it. My 7 year old is going to read it next.
That I'd make a horrible detective!! Not really, but Avi has some mature thoughts in here and manages to reach both young and old with his writing.
My teacher just finished reading this book to us in class... It's awesome
I don't normally like mysteries. but this book got me into mysteries.
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Awesome kids' mystery!
Easy reading; good story.
Fun adventure!
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JEAR3-Avi
i like it so far!
It was okay. Thought that it would be a better story as Avi wrote it.
i solved the problem before the characters! how sweet is that!
i read this during my avi unit at school; liked this one a little more than the others, but NOTHING BEATS don't you know there's a war on.
i read this during my avi unit at school; liked this one a little more than the others, but NOTHING BEATS don't you know there's a war on.
I read this book with my students when we were studying the mystery genre. They truly enjoyed the book and were interested in reading more mysteries after. I considered it a successful book study.
What a great book to use with students to teach about the genre "mystery"--no murder just a good plot with how to recognize clues and forget about the non-clues.
This was the first chapter book I read cover to cover in one day!!! A long time ago in like 4th grade. It will always hold a special place in my heart!!
A book is missing from the library book sale. Who stole it? This book is simple but good and a great mini mystery.
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Avi is a pen name for Edward Irving Wortis, but he says, "The fact is, Avi is the only name I use."
Born in 1937, Avi has created many fictional favorites such as The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, Nothing but the Truth, and The Crispin series. His work is very much desired by readers young and old.
More about Avi...
Born in 1937, Avi has created many fictional favorites such as The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, Nothing but the Truth, and The Crispin series. His work is very much desired by readers young and old.
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