The Giant Rat of Sumatra
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1995

The Giant Rat of Sumatra

By Jake Thoene, Luke Thoene

Book #2 in the The Baker Street Mysteries series

Priceless gifts vanish from the Tower. Can the mystery be solved?

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160 pages
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As Queen Victoria's Jubilee approaches, priceless gifts vanish from the Tower of London. The Baker Street Brigade is called to unravel the mystery. How does the thief bypass guards? Who is the ominous 'Giant Rat'? The stakes are high as the young detectives race against time to protect the Queen's treasures.

From the publisher

It’s time for Queen Victoria’s Jubilee. Monarchs from around the world have brought her gifts so priceless they are held under guard in the Tower of London. But someone is stealing the gifts, one by one. How does the thief continue to get past the guards? And who is the “Giant Rat” the boys are warned about.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
160
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~870L
Themes & topics
Books about historyBooks about detectivesBooks about LondonBooks about thieves, robbers, and outlaws
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.6
F&P level
~U
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
111902
Publication
Published
March 1, 1998
First published
January 1, 1995
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780785270799

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