Moon Princess
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017 · Est. 4.5 hour read

Moon Princess

By Barbara Laban

A girl and her invisible dog uncover secrets in Shanghai to find her missing mother.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 93 ratings
208 pages· 33,309 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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Sienna's mother vanished in Shanghai, leaving her with only Rufus, her invisible dog, for company. When their housekeeper's behavior turns odd, Sienna teams up with Feng, who also has an invisible animal friend. Together, they unravel a trail of clues leading to a moonlit temple and a priceless statue. Are these mysteries connected to their missing loved ones? As they delve deeper, Sienna and Feng must navigate a world of invisible allies and hidden dangers to uncover the truth. Can they solve the mystery before it's too late?

From the publisher

A younger mystery-adventure about a girl whose mother has disappeared in China, and the world of invisible animal friends who help her follow the clues! For fans of Leslie Margolis.Sienna is unhappy. Her mother has disappeared and she feels alone in Shanghai. Her only friend is Rufus–a sarcastic invisible dog with a VERY clear idea of how things should be done.When their mean housekeeper starts acting suspiciously, Sienna decides to investigate. She follows a trail of clues that leads her to a new friend, Feng, who also has an invisible animal friend and has lost a family member. Together they embark on a hunt through China that leads them to new friends, even more invisible animals, and a mysterious moonlit temple where Sienna’s mother and Feng’s brother were last seen.Are the disappearances linked to a priceless statue of the famous moon princess? And can they discover the dangerous truth?

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
208
Words
33,309
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
750L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about ChinaBooks about imaginationBooks about missing personsBooks about multicultural
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.3
F&P level
~R
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
191836
Publication
Published
July 25, 2017
Publisher
Chicken House
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338118551

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