Scoop Doogan, star reporter for the Big Bend Times is back with a new look and updated story lines and color illustrations. The cast of characters include: Jake Malone, Scoop's intern at the newspaper; Big Bend Times Editor, Ann Milardo; and Police Chief, Bill Rice. Each helps Scoop solve the whodunit, and Scoop gets the "scoop" on the stories that make him the star reporter at the Big Bend Times. And don't forget our favorite "bad guy", Red Grogan; he's still around and still up to his dirty tricks.The Poisoned River What's killing all the fish at Scoop's favorite spot on the river? What started as a relaxing weekend has turned into a big story one with a thrilling end. Lexile: 310 The Runaway A mother asks Scoop to help find her missing son. Jake and Scoop get worried when they find out Red Grogan is involved. How will they help this boy get out of trouble? Lexile: 320 The Creature in the Forest What is scaring away the campers at Chimney Rock State Forest? Some people say a big creature lives in the forest, but Scoop and Jake are going to find out for themselves. Lexile: 270 The Missing Trophy In a blast from the past, Scoop's champion high school trophy goes missing. He and his intern, Jake, go back to school to find the story behind the disappearance. Lexile: 280 The Smoke Bomber The excitement of a political campaign comes to Big Bend, but so does a threat. Will Jake and Scoop get to the bottom of the story before anyone gets hurt? Lexile: 350 This program is ideal for:
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