Author

David A. Adler

6 books Grades K–5 1 series

About

David A. Adler was a math teacher before he became a full-time writer, and he has written hundreds of books for children. He is best known for the Cam Jansen mysteries, starring a girl with a photographic memory, and the Young Cam Jansen books for newer readers. The mysteries are short and satisfying, and kids can often solve them along with Cam.

Books by David A. Adler

Cam Jansen

  • #1 The Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds

    Grades 3–5 GRL L 1 AR pt

    Cam and Eric are sitting in the mall when an alarm goes off. Cam jumps onto a bench to get a better view and sees a man race out of the jewelry…

  • #25 Cam Jansen and the Snowy Day Mystery

    Grades 3–5 GRL M 1 AR pt

    It's a very snowy day outside and Cam and Eric's class head to the computer lab. Cam, Eric and Danny can't do any work because three computers are missing! There are only…

  • #28 Cam Jansen and the Mystery Writer Mystery

    Grades K–2 GRL N 1 AR pt

    There's a book fair at school. Cam Jansen and her friends are excited because the famous mystery writer Jim E. Winter will be there to sign books. When Danny's parents discover their…

  • #31 Cam Jansen and the Wedding Cake Mystery

    GRL N 1 AR pt

    Cam and her friends are having fun performing in a talent show at the senior center and enjoying cookies from Ken's Bake Shop. But when a wedding cake goes missing from Ken's…

Young Cam Jansen

  • #3 Young Cam Jansen and the Lost Tooth

    Grades 1–2 GRL J 0.5 AR pts

    Annie has lost her tooth during art class, and she cannot find it anywhere. Cam Jansen says she has a memory like a camera. Will Cam have the picture she needs to…

  • #4 Young Cam Jansen and the Ice Skating Mystery

    Grades K–2 GRL J 0.5 AR pts

    Cam Jansen and her friend Eric are going ice skating! They put their shoes in a locker, and Eric puts the key in a pocket. "I won't lose it", he tells his…

    Comprehension Questions (by Steve)