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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1998 · Est. 1.5 hour read
Curse of the Ruins
Written by Gary Paulsen
Part of the World of Adventures series
Siblings search for their missing father amid ancient ruins and a rumored curse.
3.9 Goodreads · 27 ratings
96 pages· 9,967 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 600L
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Bookroo's summary
Katie and Sam arrive in New Mexico, expecting to reunite with their anthropologist father. Instead, they find themselves entangled in the mystery of his disappearance. As they delve into the secrets of the ancient cliff dwellers, whispers of a curse loom large. Is their father a victim of the ruins' dark legend, or is there a more sinister force at play? With time running out, Katie and Sam must unravel the truth before they too become part of the mystery.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 96
- Words
- 9,967
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 600L
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