Author

James Preller

8 books Grades 2–5 1 series

About

James Preller writes the Jigsaw Jones mysteries, starring a second-grade detective who solves cases for a dollar a day with his partner, Mila. The books are short, funny and full of clues, which makes them a great bridge between early readers and longer chapter books.

Books by James Preller

Jigsaw Jones Mysteries

  • #1 The Case of Hermie the Missing Hamster

    Grades 2–3 GRL N 1 AR pt

    Wingnut's hamster is missing! Jigsaw and his partner, Mila, are on the case.

  • #8 The Case of the Great Sled Race

    Grades 2–3 GRL N 1 AR pt

    Someone steals Bigs Maloney's sled two days before the Great Sled Race, and Jigsaw and Mila are on the case.

  • #11 The Case of the Marshmallow Monster

    Grades 2–3 GRL N 1 AR pt

    Jigsaw goes camping with family and friends and solves a monster mystery.

  • #12 The Case of the Class Clown

    Grades 2–5 GRL M 1 AR pt

    Someone in Ms. Gleason's class is playing practical jokes, and it is up to Jigsaw and Mila to catch the clown.

  • #13 The Case of the Detective in Disguise

    Grades 2–5 GRL M 1 AR pt

    Someone is stealing brownies from the sandwich shop, and Jigsaw goes undercover to catch the brownie bandit.

  • #26 The Case of the Double Trouble Detectives

    Grades 2–5 GRL M 1 AR pt

    Jigsaw Jones finds himself in competition with Reggie for the title of the best detective in town. Reggie relies on technology and charm to solve mysteries. Can Jigsaw prove that he is…

  • #27 The Case of the Frog-jumping Contest

    Grades 2–5 GRL M 1 AR pt

    Jigsaw Jones investigates when the champion frog in a frog-jumping contest mysteriously disappears.

  • #30 The Case of the Kidnapped Candy

    Grades 2–5 GRL M 1 AR pt

    When the class's candy stash disappears, it's up to Jigsaw and Mila to figure out who stole it. There's more than one person with a sweet tooth in Ms. Gleason's classroom, so…