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About The Book
Star Chapter Books are the perfect bridge for kids moving beyond beginning readers but not yet ready for longer chapter books. With short chapters, bold two-color illustrations, and fast-paced, funny stories, these confidence-building books make reading fun and rewarding.
In this madcap mystery, dog siblings Betsy and Bones are swept up in a wild chase through Paris after the Mona Lisa goes missing!
Organized and cautious, Betsy has every detail of their vacation planned, while her impulsive brother Bones is more interested in food—especially ketchup. But when their sightseeing adventure collides with a daring art heist, they must rely on each other to crack the case. On a breathtaking chase through the City of Light, the siblings race to catch the culprit and clear their names before the famous masterpiece disappears forever.
Each Star Chapter Book is 112 pages long, divided into six to eight short chapters with illustrated panels on every page to keep kids engaged from start to finish. This highly visual early chapter book format supports the transition from leveled readers to chapter books, making Star Chapter Books a perfect fit for independent reading, classroom libraries, or shared story time.
Look for more Star Chapter Books adventures to help kids grow confident and develop a love of reading, including Betsy and Bones’s first trip, On the Loose in London!.
In this madcap mystery, dog siblings Betsy and Bones are swept up in a wild chase through Paris after the Mona Lisa goes missing!
Organized and cautious, Betsy has every detail of their vacation planned, while her impulsive brother Bones is more interested in food—especially ketchup. But when their sightseeing adventure collides with a daring art heist, they must rely on each other to crack the case. On a breathtaking chase through the City of Light, the siblings race to catch the culprit and clear their names before the famous masterpiece disappears forever.
Each Star Chapter Book is 112 pages long, divided into six to eight short chapters with illustrated panels on every page to keep kids engaged from start to finish. This highly visual early chapter book format supports the transition from leveled readers to chapter books, making Star Chapter Books a perfect fit for independent reading, classroom libraries, or shared story time.
Look for more Star Chapter Books adventures to help kids grow confident and develop a love of reading, including Betsy and Bones’s first trip, On the Loose in London!.
About The Author
Photo (c) Michael Benebib
Dan Yaccarino is the author and illustrator of over fifty books for children, including Piccolo, Unlovable, Every Friday, and The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau. Awards and honors for his work include being named The New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Children’s Books, the Bologna Ragazzi Award, and an ALA Notable Children’s selection. Dan has also had the honor of being invited to the White House to read his books. He created and produced the animated series Doug Unplugs, Oswald, and Willa’s Wild Life and character designed the series The Backyardigans. You may visit him online at YaccarinoStudio.com.
About The Illustrator
© Ethan Long
Ethan Long is the acclaimed author and illustrator of many books for children, among them the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner Up, Tall, and High. He is also the creator of the animated, Emmy Award–nominated interactive series Scribbles and Ink at PBSKids.org, which is also a digital book series on Epic. For more about Ethan and his work, visit EthanLong.com.
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon Spotlight (June 2, 2026)
- Length: 112 pages
- ISBN13: 9781665980647
- Ages: 5 - 9
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Raves and Reviews
This enjoyable and accessible book is recommended as a first purchase for all chapter book and juvenile hybrid novel collections.
– School Library Journal, June 26, 2026
The nonstop humor capitalizes on the comic format for visual gags, rewarding readers with laughs at almost every page turn.
– Kirkus, June 15, 2026
Awards and Honors
- Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
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