A to Z Animal Mysteries #7: The Gecko Escape Room

Ron Roy and Kayla Whaley ∙ Illustrated by Chloe Burgett

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Published on Jul 14, 2026 | 96 Pages

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Grades 1–4
Ages 6–9

Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Inspired by Ron Roy’s A to Z Mysteries series, this exciting animal adventure mystery is perfect for budding young chapter book readers. This time, 8-year-old Abbi and her friends solve a mystery in a Gecko-themed escape room!

G IS FOR GECKOS . . .

Don’t trust the gecko lady. Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel are trying out the new gecko-themed escape room at the local science museum. They’re hunting down clues, picking up evidence, and solving a mystery all in the safety of the museum. But are they really safe? They’re not the only detectives in the room and even the museum staff couldn’t see this sticky situation coming. . .

Don’t miss the first books in the A to Z Animal Mysteries series:

#1: The Absent Alpacas
#2: Bats in the Castle
#3: Cougar Clues
#4: Dolphin Detectives
#5: The Emerald Egg
#6: Find that Ferret!

Ready for more? Check out the original A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy!

ISBN 9798217030880 (Paperback)
Published on Jul 14, 2026
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 96
Dimensions 5-3/16 x 7-5/8
Age Range 6-9 years
Grade Grades 1-4
Reading Level Lexile: 580L | Fountas/Pinnell: N

ISBN 9798217030897 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Jul 14, 2026
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 96
Dimensions 5-3/16 x 7-5/8
Age Range 6-9 years
Grade Grades 1-4
Reading Level Lexile: 580L | Fountas/Pinnell: N

ISBN 9798217030903 (Ebook)
Published on Jul 14, 2026
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 96
Age Range 6-9 years
Grade Grades 1-4
Reading Level Lexile: 580L | Fountas/Pinnell: N

ISBN 9798217345748 (Audiobook Download)
Published on Jul 14, 2026
Published by Listening Library
Age Range 6-9 years
Grade Grades 1-4
Reading Level Lexile: 580L | Fountas/Pinnell: N

Ron Roy

Ron Roy is the author of dozens of books, including the popular A to Z Mysteries, Calendar Mysteries, and Capital Mysteries series. When not working on a new book, Ron likes to teach tricks to his dog Pal, play poker with friends, travel, and read thrilling mystery books. Visit Ron online at RonRoy.com.

Kayla Whaley

Kayla Whaley is the author of the A to Z Animal Mysteries series. Besides children’s books, she’s also written fiction and nonfiction for teens and adults. When not writing, she likes playing video games, listening to music (especially kpop!), and watching TV shows with friends.

Chloe Burgett

Chloe Burgett is a children’s book illustrator living in the Great Plains. She is the SCBWI Illustrator Coordinator for Nebraska. Her favorite books respectfully portray children as the competent, brave, and resourceful human beings they are, with words to match. She lives with her husband Seth and cat Pencil. Find her online at chloebartistry.com.