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Description
Charlie investigates clues in the art room, the teachers' lounge, the auditorium, and the science lab when a prop for the school play goes missing. The coauthor is Marilyn Sadler.
Quick Summary
Charlie Piechart is a clever kid who loves solving puzzles, and when the school play's special hat disappears, he jumps into action. He follows clues through the art room, the teachers' lounge, the auditorium, and the science lab, using simple pie-chart visuals to keep track of suspects and evidence, which makes math feel like part of the adventure. Kids who enjoy a light mystery with a dash of humor will find this book especially fun, and the short, punchy chapters only 517 words make it perfect for early readers or reluctant readers who want a story they can finish in one sitting. The colorful illustrations and playful tone keep the tension low, so there's nothing too scary, just the excitement of a good detective chase. If your child likes the idea of a math-themed mystery, they'll likely enjoy this as much as the "Nate the Great" series, but with a more visual, pie-chart twist.