Secret of the Forbidden City
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2015 · Est. 4 hour read

Secret of the Forbidden City

Written by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein · Illustrated by Juliana Neufeld

Book #3 in the Treasure Hunters series

A family races to save their mom from pirates by finding stolen Nazi treasures.

4.4 Goodreads · 2,649 ratings
448 pages· 37,042 words· Est. 4 hour read· 690L
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Bookroo's summary

Bick and Beck Kidd, part of a treasure-hunting family, embark on a perilous quest from China to Berlin. Their mission: secure an ancient artifact to free their mother from pirates. But when forced to hunt for priceless Nazi-stolen paintings, the stakes soar. Can the Kidds outsmart the criminals and save their mom? Adventure, danger, and cunning await as they navigate treacherous paths and unravel secrets. Will they succeed before time runs out?

From the publisher

The Kidds–treasure hunting family extraordinaire–are heading to China, on a journey that will lead them beyond the Great Wall and into the underbelly of Berlin. Bick and Beck Kidd are desperately trying to secure the ancient Chinese artifact that will buy their mother’s freedom from renegade pirates. But when the kidnappers force them to locate an even greater treasure-priceless paintings stolen by Nazis-the Kidds must rely on their own cunning and experience to outwit the criminals, all while their mom’s life is on the line.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
448
Words
37,042
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
690L
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.6
F&P level
~P
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
177594
Publication
Published
September 14, 2015
First published
January 1, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316284806

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