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In this middle‑grade mystery, the young sleuth Jigsaw Jones faces a new puzzling case that unfolds around Valentine’s Day. Together with his friend Mila, he applies his detective skills to uncover clues and solve a baffling Valentine's Day puzzle, keeping readers in suspense and under the twinkle of holiday cheer.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: James Preller
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