Operation Orca

A to Z Mysteries: Super Edition #7

by Ron Roy, John Steven Gurney (Illustrator)

Thar she blows! Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are on an Alaskan whale watching adventure. On their first day, they see a mother orca and her calf. But the next day, the baby orca is missing! The calf needs its mother's milk. Can the kids solve this whale of a mystery?
The alphabet is over, but the mysteries continue in this seventh A to Z Mysteries Super Edition, featuring a 26-letter secret message hidden in the illustrations.

Genres: Mystery, Childrens, Fiction, Chapter Books, Mystery Thriller, Middle Grade

144 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 25, 2015

About the author

Ron Roy has been writing books for children since 1974. He is the author of dozens of books, including the popular A to Z Mysteries®, Calendar Mysteries, and Capital Mysteries. When not working on a new book, Ron likes to teach tricks to his dog Pal, play poker with friends, travel, and read thrilling mystery books.

Reviews

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Working on a Ron Roy author study for Sandy's 4th grade class....

[Janis · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun and interesting read with my seven year old grandson. We both liked it!

[Viola Sung · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's been a long time since I've read the A to Z Mysteries (I thought the series had ended). But I missed Dink, Josh and Ruth Rose more than I realized :0

[Elina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love A to Z Mysteries. That is why I always give 5 stars. So what happens is there is the man a owner of a hotel his wife and son had gone away so he had a sad life. But Ruth Rose and Dink Duncan oh and Josh suspect him. They think he stole the orcas. Read weather he stole it and why how when. read the book to find out.

[donna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this as part of a Reading Without Challenge to read something in a format I don't usually read. Haven't read a chapter book since I was a kid. This was a fun mystery and something I could now recommend to kids at the library who are looking for an adventure story.

[Piper · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked learning about the orcas, but I wish the mystery was harder to solve.

[Tara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This mystery talks a lot about orcas and their habits. It also takes place in Alaska, a place I’d love to visit. Great characters and great story.

[Nam · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like how the crook, in this case, saw sense and changed his mind. I hope he doesn't get in any real trouble. I can understand how he felt, but he made a very poor decision.

[Julie Pagano · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rated by Sarah, 7yo :)

[Elise · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed listening to this audiobook with my 9 year old. It was so wholesome and such a good book.

[Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Super simplistic but engaging little mystery I read for a 2nd grader tutee. I've meant to read one of this series for reference anyway and enjoyed the experience!

[Devorah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it. I loved seeing the little orca but when the Orca got older I didn't like it because it wasn't as cute as when it was little.

[Avani · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved this book because it taught me a lot about orcas. I also liked how in the end the poacher realizes his mistake and releases the baby orca back to its family.

[aem · Rating 3 out of 5]

Josh, the slightly dimwitted/not too bright and doltish sidekick is becoming more annoying. But still quite sn adventure fir the trio of friends

[DPM · Rating 3 out of 5]

great book for people who love whales and search and rescue missions!

[Rochelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a quick paced mystery following three kids trying to find a missing baby Orca. The book was jam packed with facts about Killer Whales, many I had never heard before. This book would be perfect for any animal lovers with a thirst for knowledge! The book had a powerful message about the lifestyle of animals in cages, as well as bringing light to the cruelty Orcas face when poachers capture their young. The mystery would keep any reader on their toes, and the end is warming to any heart as we learn to not judge people for their actions.

[Kaytee · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book is about that when they notice the baby orca is missing it is up to them to find the missing orca

[Danielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the better A to Z Mystery books.

[Ernie Garcia · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book "Operation Orca" was a really good book . Its about Saving a baby Orca which was sweet.
Dink Josh and Ruth Rose go to Alaska . It was really descriptive and good tags why I rated it a 5

[Caleb · Rating 4 out of 5]

i liked it

[Gina]

Finished 3/7/16

[Sarah - All The Book Blog Names Are Taken]

Eleanor says: my favorite part was when the baby orca got reunited with its mom. It was my favorite part because it was sweet.