A to Z Animal Mysteries #7: The Gecko Escape Room

Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Inspired by Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries series, this exciting animal adventure mystery is perfect for budding young chapter book readers. This time, 8-year-old Abbi and her friends solve a mystery in a Gecko-themed escape room!

G IS FOR GECKOS . . .

Don't trust the gecko lady. Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel are trying out the new gecko-themed escape room at the local science museum. They're hunting down clues, picking up evidence, and solving a mystery all in the safety of the museum. But are they really safe? They're not the only detectives in the room and even the museum staff couldn't see this sticky situation coming. . .


Don't miss the first books in the A to Z Animal Mysteries series:

• #1: The Absent Alpacas
• #2: Bats in the Castle
• #3: Cougar Clues
• #4: Dolphin Detectives
• #5: The Emerald Egg
• #6: Find that Ferret!

Ready for more? Check out the original A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy!

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