Fall 2025

The Search for the Missing Mascot

From the Series The Code Busters Club

  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

Will the Code Busters be able to unravel their latest case?

Cody, Quinn, Luke, M.E., and Mika are the Code Busters—clever clue hunters with a passion for puzzles. They’re excited to participate in the school’s latest competition. But when it takes a turn, the students discover the school mascot is missing. And it’s not the only thing that has disappeared. Someone has stolen the items, but who would do such a thing? The Code Busters team up with unlikely allies as they set out to find the thief. Will they be able to figure out who is responsible for all the damage? And why?

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Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 4
Copyright 2026
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Darby Creek ™
Language English
Number of Pages 176
Publication Date 2025-08-01
Text Type Fiction—Mystery
BISACS JUV008120, JUV035000, JUV020000
Dewey [Fic]
Dimensions 5.5 x 8.25
Guided Reading Level U
Features Author/Illustrator biography and Table of contents

Author: Penny Warner

Penny Warner has published more than 60 books for both adults and children. She teaches child development at a local college in California. You can join the Code Busters Club at www.codebustersclub.com.