The Runaway Racehorse (A to Z Mysteries) (Paperback)

by Ron Roy (Author), John Steven Gurney (Illustrator) "Josh picked up a French fry, dipped it in ketchup, and drew his initials on his plate..." (more)
Key Phrases: shoe polish, Ruth Rose, Tinker Bunks

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Product Description
R is for Racehorse . . .

And they’re off! Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are excited to see Uncle Warren’s new racehorse, Whirlaway, in action. But the night before the big race, the horse disappears! He shows up the next day, just in time to lose the race. Why is Whirlaway suddenly so slow? Can the kids figure it out–or is Whirlaway out of the winner’s circle for good? A to Z Mysteries are fast-paced, collectible mysteries for beginning chapter book readers!

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R is for Racehorse . . .

And they?re off! Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are excited to see Uncle Warren?s new racehorse, Whirlaway, in action. But the night before the big race, the horse disappears! He shows up the next day, just in time to lose the race. Why is Whirlaway suddenly so slow? Can the kids figure it out?or is Whirlaway out of the winner?s circle for good? A to Z Mysteries are fast-paced, collectible mysteries for beginning chapter book readers!

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (October 22, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375813675
• ISBN-13: 978-0375813672
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #14,206 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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• This is item 18 in The A to Z Mysteries Series.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It is a really cool book, February 17, 2003

A Kid's Review

You should read this book. It is all about a racehorse, how he got lost and how they found him. It is a really cool story. You should read it sometime.
I'm 8 years old, my name is Lizzy, and this book is just the right level for me.
And I'm not going to give away the whole book to you, but it wasn't too scary that I didn't want to read it. It was just the right amount of scariness.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Racehorse That Runs Away, November 30, 2005

By	D. Bowe - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The racehorse that ran away was a good book. I liked it because it was great and wonderful. I like horses and I want to ride my own horse someday. Josh was funny because he kept dropping ketchup on his shirt.

I am in Kindergarten and my name is Grace.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a Mystery, July 7, 2005

A Kid's Review

Lena fourth grade


In this story The Runaway Racehorse has a mystery. There is a horse name Whirlaway that is missing. Three kids help the owner of Whirlaway looking for the horse. The kids are from Green Lawn but one of the kid's grandpa. This book has a great mystery. I think you should read this book because you can like the story from the mystery. My opinion on this book is really great. I couldn't wait to get to the end.