Digging for Trouble
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017 · Est. 9 hour read

Digging for Trouble

By Linda Fairstein

Part of the The Devlin Quick Mysteries series

A young detective uncovers a fossil theft mystery in Montana.

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352 pages· 63,235 words· Est. 9 hour read
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Twelve-year-old detective Devlin Quick embarks on a dinosaur dig in Montana, only to stumble upon a fossil theft mystery. With her best friend Katie by her side, Devlin faces natural dangers and a puzzling crime. The investigation leads them back to Manhattan's Museum of Natural History, where the stakes rise. Can Devlin solve the case using her wits and lessons from her police commissioner mother? Discover the thrilling twists as Devlin digs for the truth in this captivating adventure.

From the publisher

“When twelve year old aspiring detective Devlin Quick goes on a fossil dig in the badlands of Montana, she realizes that she’s uncovering more than just dinosaur bones, but clues indicating that a crime is afoot”.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
352
Words
63,235
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
750L
Themes & topics
Books about detectivesBooks about sleuthingBooks about dinosaurs
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5
F&P level
~R
AR points
9
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
194276
Publication
Published
September 4, 2018
First published
November 7, 2017
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780399186479

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