The Case of the Disappearing Lunch Box
A prank goes wrong, and telling the truth sets things right
About this book
Isabelle thinks it would be funny to hide her best friend Jessie May's lunch box, so she tucks it in the dumpster outside school. It seems like a harmless prank, until Jessie May is upset and someone else gets blamed. Now Isabelle faces a hard choice, and only the truth can set things right.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Lydia Light |
| Ages | 7 to 9 years, also 5 to 7 years |
| Grade | Grade 2 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 10 pages, 845 words, 7 minutes |
| Categories | Character Education, Story Time, Friendship |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Draw Your Doodle activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz and Draw Your Doodle activity in the Reading and Math app.
Get the Reading and Math AppRead Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.
Get the Read Along AppQuizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.
Why read The Case of the Disappearing Lunch Box with your child
Pranks are funny until someone gets hurt, and this story gives families a safe way to talk about that line. Isabelle means her prank as a joke, but it grows into a real problem for her friend and for someone who did nothing wrong. Ask your child how a joke can stop being funny, and why owning up to a mistake takes courage. It is a strong story for talking about honesty, responsibility, and how friends forgive each other.
Talk about it together
- When does a joke stop being funny?
- Why is it hard to tell the truth when you might get in trouble?
- What helps friends forgive each other after a mistake?
Inside the book
Isabelle plays a prank on her best friend, and what starts as a joke turns into a real problem at school. It is a story about honesty: how a small choice can grow, and why telling the truth matters even when it is hard. Children gain a clear picture of responsibility, and why friends forgive each other.
Read it together and pause at the moment Isabelle has to choose between staying quiet and owning up. Ask your child what they would do, and why telling the truth takes courage.
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
This book suits ages 7 to 9 years, also 5 to 7 years.
Is this book narrated?
Yes. It is a read along book, so a real human voice reads the story while words are highlighted one by one on screen.
Which apps carry this book?
Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App. The Comprehension quiz and the Draw Your Doodle activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
Ten pages, 845 words, about 7 minutes of reading time.
What does Isabelle learn?
Isabelle learns that telling the truth is always the best solution.
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