Description: The Tom and Ricky series has been a favorite of teachers for over 25 years. They feature 14-year-olds, and their dog, Patches, who solve mysteries in their home town. The stories revolve around events and places that students should be familiar with, and therefore, little background knowledge is required in order to read these stories. Each Tom & Ricky story is written at a 1st grade reading level, with: 75% decodable text 20% sight words (Fry 100-200 and Dolch Preprimer-First word lists) 5% challenge words Artwork by noted artist Patrick Faricy ensures a combination of high interest and low readability for beginning and struggling readers! Mystery at Bear Lake Tom and Ricky see a strange light from an empty house at Bear Lake and decide to check it out. But is someone following them? Lexile: 280 The Birthday Present When Tom gets a brand new Go-Player from Uncle Jack, he thinks it's strange because he doesn't have an Uncle Jack. Lexile: 290 Diamonds in the Sky When Tom and Ricky decide to learn about airplanes, they end up taking the ride of their life. Lexile: 320 The Haunted House Mystery When Tom, Ricky, and their friend Ann visit an old house one more time before it's destroyed, they discover that someone, or something, is in the house. Lexile: 280 A Voice in the Night Everyone has strange dreams sometimes. But why are people all over town having the same strange dream night after night? Lexile: 250

Publisher: High Noon Books

Year Published: 2010

Format: PAPERBACK