Dig to Disaster
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 1982

Dig to Disaster

Written and illustrated by Robert Quackenbush

Part of the Miss Mallard Mystery series

A headless demon haunts an expedition. Can a duck-tective solve the mystery?

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In the heart of the South American jungle, an archaeological expedition is under siege by a headless demon. Enter Miss Mallard, the world-renowned duck-tective, who must unravel the mystery and unmask the true villain behind the terror. As the stakes rise, can she crack the case before it's too late? Dive into this thrilling adventure where every clue counts and nothing is as it seems.

From the publisher

World-famous duck-tective Miss Mallard must discover who is terrorizing an archaeological expedition in this mystery that launches QUIX, a new line of fun-to-read short chapter books that are perfect for emerging readers.

A terrifying headless demon threatens an archaeological expedition in the jungles of South America in this Miss Mallard Mystery. Bestselling author Robert Quackenbush’s super-sleuth, Miss Mallard, is on the case to find the true villain!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
80
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
550L
Themes & topics
Books about detectivesBooks about sleuthingBooks about ducksBooks about rocksBooks about ducks, geese, and swans
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
May 8, 2018
First published
September 1, 1982
Publisher
Aladdin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781534413122

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