{"product_id":"sherlock-roach-and-the-case-of-the-crunchy-crumb-a-star-chapter-book-9798347101696","title":"Sherlock Roach and the Case of the Crunchy Crumb: A Star Chapter Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eStar Chapter Books are the perfect bridge for kids moving beyond beginning readers but not yet ready for longer chapter books. With short chapters, bold two-color illustrations, and fast-paced, funny stories, these confidence-building books make reading fun and rewarding.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"buggy, kid-friendly\" (\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e animal mystery, Bugopolis's greatest detective takes on his tastiest case yet--the hunt for a missing crumb!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSherlock Roach and his loyal partner Dr. Wormston are more than just a detective duo--they're friends who always stick together. When a very important crumb vanishes without a trace, the pair hunts for clues throughout the insect underworld in a mystery that's easy to follow, fun to read, and filled with laughs. Can they crack the case before all the crumbs disappear for good? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach Star Chapter Book is 112 pages long, divided into six to eight short chapters with illustrated panels on every page to keep kids engaged from start to finish. This highly visual early chapter book format supports the transition from leveled readers to chapter books, making Star Chapter Books a perfect fit for independent reading, classroom libraries, or shared story time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLook for more Star Chapter Books adventures to help kids grow confident and develop a love of reading, including \u003ci\u003eThe Super Roomies in the Lake of Slime\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joe McGee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Simon Spotlight\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/05\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.50h x 5.90w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798347101696\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoe McGee (1972-2025) always loved to write about monsters and magic and other strange, curious, and quirky things. He grew up with his nose in a book and his imagination exploring other worlds. He knew when he was ten years old that one day he would grow up to be an author! He earned an MFA in writing for children and young adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts and a master of arts in writing from Rowan University. A former Army officer, Joe lived in many places, including New Jersey and West Virginia with his wife, Jessica Rinker (who is also a children's author), and their two dogs, Pepper and Odin. Visit JoeMcGeeAuthor.com to learn more about Joe and his books. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJannie Ho writes and illustrates children's books and is a cartoonist for \u003ci\u003eChickengirl\u003c\/i\u003e comics, in which she draws herself as a neurotic hen observing everyday life. She studied illustration at Parsons School of Design and has worked at Nickelodeon and Scholastic. Jannie is the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eBear and Chicken\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHappy Chinese New Year!\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Lost Mitten\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives with her mathematician husband and daughter near Boston.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Joe McGee \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48230865436829,"sku":"9798347101696","price":9.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_f7dc5c48-09ce-475b-a703-7d5e007ec935.jpg?v=1778577412","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/sherlock-roach-and-the-case-of-the-crunchy-crumb-a-star-chapter-book-9798347101696","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}