Lost in the Jungle
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018 · Est. 7.5 hour read

Lost in the Jungle

By Bill Nye, Gregory Mone, Nicholas Iluzada (Illustrator)

Part of the Jack and the Geniuses series

Siblings venture into the Amazon to rescue a missing inventor and his groundbreaking idea.

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288 pages· 53,221 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
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Jack and his genius siblings, Ava and Matt, embark on a daring mission into the Amazon rainforest to find their missing mentor, Dr. Hank Witherspoon. As they navigate treacherous waters and evade cunning adversaries, they must unravel the mystery of Hank's disappearance and protect his revolutionary invention. Alongside new allies, including a soccer prodigy and his resourceful sister, they face perilous wildlife and the ominous 'Trail of Pain.' Will they save Hank and his world-changing idea before it's too late? Adventure, danger, and science collide in this thrilling quest.

From the publisher

When Jack and his genius foster siblings, Ava and Matt, discover inventor Hank Witherspoon is missing, they travel deep into the Amazon jungle, overcoming strange creatures, a raging river, and some very clever foes to find their friend and protect his big idea.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
288
Words
53,221
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~720L
Themes & topics
Books about scienceBooks about scientistsBooks about familyBooks about siblingsBooks about orphans
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.6
F&P level
~Q
AR points
8
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
195947
Publication
Published
January 1, 2018
First published
April 17, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781419728679

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