Spring 2025

The Thief in Room 103

From the Series Mystery Masters (Phonics Fun — Chapter Books)

  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 5
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

In Mrs. Koke’s fifth-grade class, things are going missing. Suspicion swirls around quiet classmate, Rose, but are things really as they seem? Dive into a mystery where words hurt, rumors spread, and a group of young detectives learn the power of kindness and the truth about forgiveness.

This engaging classroom mystery focuses on the core phonics skill of long vowels.

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Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 3
Category Reading/Language Arts
Copyright 2025
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand Phonics Fun
Imprint Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 64
Publication Date 2025-01-01
Text Type Fiction—Mystery
BISACS JUV045000, JUV028000, JUV039220
Dewey 428.6/2
Dimensions 6 x 9
Lexile 650
Guided Reading Level P
ATOS Reading Level 3.9
Accelerated Reader® Points 1.0
Features Original artwork

Author: Penny T. Borgia

Penny T. Borgia is an author of children’s mystery stories. She lives in Florida with her husband, children, and grandchildren.

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Mystery Masters (Phonics Fun — Chapter Books)

Enhance reading skills while solving mysteries with this upper-level phonics series. Tailored for students in grades 3-5 needing extra support, these entertaining stories reinforce core skills, making learning engaging and effective. View available downloads →