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Description
In "Top Secret Author Visit" by Marty Kelley, third-grader Molly Mac becomes fascinated with the idea that authors earn real money for writing books. When an author visits her class, Molly is determined to discover his secret to success, even inventing a mind-controlling hat to steal the information. However, she is discouraged by what the author reveals during his presentation. The book is formatted as a journal and is written at a third-grade reading level.
Quick Summary
Molly Mac gets to meet a real author and goes on a hilariously determined mission to uncover how writers actually make money, turning every page into a fun detective adventure. Kids will laugh at her creative schemes and feel like investigators themselves as they learn the surprisingly simple truth behind book publishing. If your kid loves the silly school antics in "Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants" or the curiosity-driven mysteries in "The Magic School Bus," they'll be obsessed with Molly Mac's author investigation. Perfect for early readers in kindergarten through third grade who are ready for short, funny chapter books.