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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015 · Est. 3.5 hour read
Secret of the Staircase
Book #4 in the The Virginia Mysteries series
Brothers must solve a mystery or face lurking dangers beneath a historic hotel.
4.3/5 Goodreads · 464 ratings
158 pages· 25,773 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Brothers Sam and Derek face a mystery at Richmond's historic Jefferson Hotel. When wedding rings vanish and Sam is accused, they must uncover the truth. Are the hotel's eerie sounds and shadows linked to its past, or is something more sinister at play? As they navigate secret passageways, the boys must solve the mystery before becoming prey to the hotel's unusual guests. Can they clear Sam's name and save the wedding in time?
From the publisher
Magic Tree House meets Hardy Boys. The perfect blend of history and mystery for kids - read it as a standalone or with the full series!Something’s lurking beneath the famous staircase at The Jefferson, Richmond’s historic downtown hotel. Back in 1895, when the hotel opened, real alligators roamed free in the courtyard fountains. That was ages ago … or was it? When young brothers Sam and Derek arrive at The Jefferson for an elegant wedding weekend with their parents, they love exploring the old hotel. But when the wedding rings go missing and Sam is blamed, the boys and their friends must hunt down the truth no matter where it leads. If they’re not careful, they might become dinner for the hotel’s most unusual guests.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 158
- Words
- 25,773
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 540L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 4
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 553743
Publication
- Published
- October 15, 2015
- First published
- September 24, 2015
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780989341455
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