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When a third dog mysteriously disappears from Pleasant Valley, Jerry and Maya begin investigating strange sounds coming from the basement of the local cinema. Book #7
Quick Summary
The series mixes spooky small-town mystery with goofy sibling banter, making it feel like a Pixar movie in chapter book form. Kids will eat up the creepy basement noises, the third missing dog clue, and the way Jerry and Maya turn detective work into an all-out adventure at the old cinema. If your kid loves the Cam Jansen mysteries or the Magic Tree House series but wants something with more humor and a modern setting, this series hits the sweet spot. With a 4.7 AR level and 5,798 words, it is ideal for kids in grades 2-4 who are ready to move beyond easy readers but want something they can finish in one sitting.