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The Absent Author
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Summary and Study Guide
Overview
The Absent Author is the first book in the A to Z Mysteries series written by Ron Roy. Roy, who lives in Connecticut, where the book takes place, was inspired by his background as a fourth-grade teacher to become a children’s book author. Originally published in 1997, The Absent Author is the first book in which Dink Duncan and his friends Josh and Ruth Rose solve mysteries, introducing young readers to the mystery genre. The book explores themes including The Value of Reading, The Importance of Teamwork in Overcoming Challenges, and The Value of Observation in Problem-Solving.
This guide refers to the 1997 edition published by Scholastic Inc.
Plot Summary
At the beginning of the story, Dink and his friend Josh are preparing to go to the Book Nook, a local bookstore where Dink’s favorite author, Wallis Wallace, will be signing books. Dink has been exchanging letters with Wallace and is responsible for inviting the author to their town of Green Lawn. When he and Josh leave the house, they are joined by Dink’s next-door neighbor, Ruth Rose, who is also a fan of Wallace.
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