Merle of Nazareth
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2021 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Merle of Nazareth

By Mike Nawrocki, Luke Séguin-Magee (Illustrator)

Part of the The Dead Sea Squirrels series

Squirrels kidnapped to Israel. Can kids rescue them before it's too late?

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136 pages· 7,787 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Merle and Pearl, ancient squirrels, are squirrelnapped to Israel. Fifth-graders Michael, Justin, and Sadie embark on a daring rescue mission, tracking them from Nazareth to Bethlehem. As the squirrels leave clues, the kids race against time to outsmart a black-market collector. Will they succeed, or will the squirrels vanish forever?

From the publisher

The Dead Sea Squirrels are back! Mike Nawrocki brings his signature humor and storytelling expertise to the newest installment in the beloved series.Merle and Pearl have been squirrelnapped and taken to Israel. Even though Michael, Justin, and Sadie have just started 5th grade, they convince their parents that a trip to Israel will be an educational experience, especially since Michael’s mom is a teacher and can help them keep up with their schoolwork. Nazareth is the first stop for Merle and Pearl’s squirrelnapper. The kids are able to track Merle and Pearl to Nazareth, the town where Joseph and Mary lived before the birth of Jesus. Then the squirrels learn that the black-market artifact collector will be moving them to Bethlehem and manage to leave a clue for the kids as to where they are going. Will the kids find Merle and Pearl in time, or will the squirrelnapper get away again?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
136
Words
7,787
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
~769L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about summerBooks about readingBooks about vacationsBooks about squirrels and chipmunks
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.9
F&P level
~R
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
518064
Publication
Published
April 6, 2021
Publisher
Tyndale Kids
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781496449733

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