A Case for Jenny Archer (Springboard Books) [Library Binding]

Ellen Conford (Author), Diane Palmisciano (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Series: Springboard Books

After reading three mysteries in a row, Jenny becomes convinced that the neighbors across the street are up to no good and decides to investigate.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

After she reads three mystery books in a row, Jenny Archer decides that the family across the street merits strict surveillance, in this beginning reader. Ages 7-9.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-4-- It's summer vacation and Jenny Archer is bored. A trip to the library supplies her with not only an armful of Missy Martin mysteries, but an idea toward a summer occupation as well. After all, if Missy can rid the world of dangerous criminals, why can't Jenny? In true sleuth fashion, Jenny, her friend Wilson, and Barkley, the dog, undertake an investigation that alerts the police to some local thugs trying to make off with the neighbors' furniture in a fake moving van. The crime is thwarted, thanks to Jenny Archer, a real-life junior detective. This lots-of-fun advanced easy reader contains eight chapters, all about three pages long, with large, clear print, and lots of white space. Its familiar but never dull vocabulary and simple sentence structure present an ideal next-up book for primary grade readers who've outgrown the easies. The children here are lively, the adults funny, wise, and supportive. The plot cleverly follows standard mystery story conventions, such as the faithful sidekick and the use of disguises, and neatly transfers the actions and conclusions of the fictional Missy to those of the real Jenny. A minor flaw is that the illustrations fail to capture the spirit of the adventure. Any library in need of a well-written adventure that will take readers by the hand and lead them to a place where book fantasies are allowed to come true shouldn't be without this playful mystery.
- Joanne Aswell, Long Valley Middle School, N.Y.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Library Binding: 61 pages
• Publisher: Little Brown & Co (Juv); 1st edition (November 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316152668
• ISBN-13: 978-0316152662
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,156,016 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good for Young Readers, April 9, 2000

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This review is from: Case for Jenny Archer (Jenny Archer Chapter Book) (School & Library Binding)

Jenny Archer is a character in a series of books written by Ellen Conford. In each of the books, Jenny becomes involved in some kind of adventure. In this particular book, Jenny's interest in detective books, takes form in real life. She becomes suspicious of the neighbors across the street, and their seemingly criminal activity. Despite her mothers advice and warnings, Jenny plunges forward with her own brand of investigation. Will she be the next Nancy Drew, or is she just a nuisance? Knowing Jenny, anything can happen. This book is a good reading level for 3rd-4th graders depending on interest. Ellen Conford is a wonderful children's author.