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The Case of the Stinky Socks

The Case of the Stinky Socks

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The Milo & Jazz Mysteries stars two kid detectives-in-training who use STEM problem-solving skills as they race to unravel cases and save the day! Perfect for fans of Encyclopedia Brown, Cam Jansen and Nate the Great.
 
The high school’s star pitcher is missing his lucky socks, and his pitching is going to pieces! Can detective duo Milo and Jazz find the thief—before the big game? 

The Milo & Jazz Mysteries is an ideal series for beginning readers making the transition to chapter books. It also features “Super Sleuthing” activities in each book, including hidden pictures, puzzles, mini-mysteries, and quizzes—plus free online activities.
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Praise for The Case of the Stinky Socks

★ “The first book in the Milo & Jazz Mysteries series gets it just right: a fun, easy-to-solve mystery, readily identifiable young detectives, and some extras readers will enjoy…. Even kids who aren’t sports-oriented will enjoy flexing their detective skills here and in the second installment in the series, The Case of the Poisoned Pig. The story cleverly ends with new materials … offering additional opportunities for armchair sleuthing.” —Booklist, starred review
 
“This book hits all the right notes.” —Booklist, The 100 Best Children’s and YA Mysteries of the Past 10 Years
 
“The stories are quick and satisfying, and challenges at the back of the books contribute to the enjoyment. Wummer’s pencil and ink illustrations add a humorous touch and are perfect for the stories. Each volume ends with additional ‘brain stretchers’ and mini-cases.” —School Library Journal
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The Milo & Jazz Mysteries Series

The Case of the Buried Bones (Book 12)
The Case of the Locked Box (Book 11)
The Case of the Superstar Scam (Book 10)
The Case of the Crooked Campaign (Book 9)
The Case of the Diamonds in the Desk (Book 8)
The Case of the Purple Pool (Book 7)
The Case of the Missing Moose (Book 6)
The Case of the July 4th Jinx (Book 5)
The Case of the Haunted Haunted House (Book 3)
The Case of the Amazing Zelda (Book 4)
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About the Author

Lewis B. Montgomery
Lewis B. Montgomery is the pen name of a writer whose favorite authors include CSL, EBW, and LMM. Those initials are a clue—but there’s another clue, too. Can you figure out their names? Lewis lives in eastern Pennsylvania and also writes under the pen names Eleanor May and Nan Walker. More by Lewis B. Montgomery
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About the Author

Amy Wummer
Amy Wummer has illustrated more than 50 children's books. Amy and her husband, who is also an artist, live in Pennsylvania. More by Amy Wummer
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