The Secret at Jefferson's Mansion

Capital Mysteries #11

by Ron Roy, Timothy Bush (Illustrator)

From popular A to Z Mysteries author Ron Roy comes a red, white, and blue mystery perfect for the election season! 
 
In the eleventh book of the Capital Mysteries—an early chapter book mystery series featuring fun facts and famous sites from Washington, D.C.—KC and Marshall are painting a closet in the White House when they come across a forgotten cubbyhole. Hidden inside is an old box of homemade toy horses that one belonged to Thomas Jefferson! KC and Marshall take the historic treasure to Jefferson's home, Monticello, but right after they get there, the box - with all the horses inside - is stolen! How did a thief snatch the horses from right under everyone's noses? KC and Marshall are going to find out!
 
Each book highlights one of the famous museums, buildings, or monuments from the Washington area and includes a map and a two-page fun fact spread with photographs. Parents, teachers, and librarians agree that these highly collectible chapter books are perfect for emerging readers and any kid who love mysteries!

Genres: Mystery, Childrens, Chapter Books

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

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

[Mr.Zhou · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great adventure those two kids are so clever and brave.

[Shankar B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite part was when KC and Marshall were looking for the horses because it was cool.

[Tara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fun kids’ mystery. I liked the little tidbits about Thomas Jefferson and his mansion.

[Amy Torcaso · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now, I have completed the entire 14 book series. All cute easy to read storylines with a setting in DC. Neat to have seen a lot of these locations over the years. Great series.

[Haadi · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book because it was interesting and awesome. The best part was at the end when K. C was ratting out everything about what Mr.Peeps did and that he was the thief who stole the Jefferson horses. The awesome part was when Arnold used his belt to trap Mr. Peep`s feet and his necktie trap his hands.

My favorite character is K. C because she is smart, quick, and a prankster{Just like Marshall}. I thought this because when she was tracking down Mr. peeps she was very resourceful.

I would recommend this book to somebody who likes mystery and action.

[Dolly · Rating 4 out of 5]

We've read most of the Capital Mysteries and have really enjoyed the series. This was one of our favorites. We enjoyed learning about Monticello and laughed at Spikes antics. The mystery was exciting and not overly dangerous for KC and Marshall. Now that we live in Virginia, it's wonderful to read about the various monuments and historical places that we can visit here.

[Luke Ewell · Rating 5 out of 5]

KC and Marshall are painting a closet in the Whitehouse. They find a box of horses that belong to Thomas Jefferson so they go with KC's mom to Monticello. Soon after it is stolen, how could it be stolen? The box has only two keys. It has to be a worker, but which worker and how?

[Sydney · Rating 5 out of 5]

while painting k.c. and Marshall find a cubbyhole that was abandoned and they find Thomas jefforson's toys and take it to where jeffroson lived and then the next day its stolen.

[N-boy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Library.

I liked that William Randolph was the crook, but that they didn't know.

[Horace Mann Family Reading Challenge · Rating 4 out of 5]

KC and Marshall find some horses from 1808, but the horses are stolen. L.A.

[Jacob · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like KC and Marshall. KC and Marshall find horses!!!!!!

[Payton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Its about how KC and Marshall find a box of horses for Thomas Jefferson and its made in 1803.They soon deliver it in his house and then someone stole the horses without someone looking.

[Haley Christensen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is another one of those short mysteries that I just felt like reading.

[Caleb · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked it. They find some horses made by Thomas Jefferson's grandchildren in the white house. They have to return them to Monticello, but they get stolen right after they return them.

[Kaytee · Rating 4 out of 5]

the horses were gone somebody stole them who could it be?

[Luca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dolls, horses, OK, really good that they got it now.

[Gina]

Finished 4/8/16

[Rob · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this with my 2nd grade daughter. She is just now getting into chapter books and she liked this one.

[Michelle "Champ" · Rating 4 out of 5]

It took us about 2 months to read this but me and my reading pal finally finished this book!! My pal is so smart, but even he couldn't get the twist on this book. This was a GREAT book for my buddy...made him think. We will read another next fall, he has all ready asked me to go to the library before we meet again. :)

Someone stole a special treat that was found in the White House. The gift was in a closet for over 200 years!! Once the gift was given to Monticello, someone STOLE it! The crime will be solved by 2 kids that are very smart in history and not afraid of adventure. What out! There is also a spider on the loose.

Great book for kids to use their brain to think.