7 Ate 9

This is not just a play on word. Is there really a mystery to be solved here, or is this just a panic situation?


Title: 7 Ate 9
Author:  Tara Lazar
Illustrations:  Ross MacDonald
Publisher:  Disney Hyperion
ISBN: 9781484717790

Review:
The letter I is an Investigator or Private I. He was visited in his office by the number 6, who was in a panic. He claimed 7 was coming to get him because 7 ate 9. Of course, it was up to I to get to the bottom of things. He started asking questions to 8, B, 11, 5 and didn’t seem to be getting anywhere. But, when he saw 6 crossing the street he’d come to an interesting conclusion. What do you think it was?


Author Tara Lazar is known for using exceptional word play in her stories and this one is no different. The mystery and concept are engaging and hilarious. The illustrations are colorful and fun and provide clues. Parents and teachers can use this tool to teach the alphabet, numbers and solving puzzles. 

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