Books like January Joker by Ron Roy
In this fast‑paced juvenile mystery, four clever youngsters—Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy—notice odd details that suggest their older siblings, neighbor’s cousin, and cherished animals have vanished for extraterrestrial reasons. Together they gather evidence, deduce the alien motive, and devise a plan to bring everyone home safely.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Ron Roy
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