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Book #13 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2001
The Mystery in the Rocky Mountains
Kids unravel a haunted hotel mystery in Denver.
145 pages· 18,778 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Book Series · 9 Books
Real Kids! Real Places! Books
In order from The Mystery in the Rocky Mountains to Monumental Mystery on the National Mall.
The Real Kids! Real Places! series is a set of 9 chapter books by Carole Marsh, published between 1994 and 2018. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 160 pages.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
In reading order
Real Kids! Real Places! Series
9 books · Published 1994–2018
#13
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The Mystery in the Rocky Mountains
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2001
Kids unravel a haunted hotel mystery in Denver.
#18
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The Gosh Awful! Gold Rush Mystery
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2007
A gold mine inheritance leads to a thrilling mystery of fortune or failure.
#50
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Monumental Mystery on the National Mall
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2018
A hidden staircase and secret symbol lead to a thrilling mystery.
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The Mystery of Biltmore House
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1994
A mysterious book challenges young readers to unlock its secrets.
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The Mystery of the Lost Colony
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1994
Unravel the mystery of the Lost Colony with missing coins, a foggy graveyard, and a moonlit ship adventure.
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The Mystery on the California Mission Trail
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2002
Clues in Spanish lead kids on a historic trail to solve a hilarious mystery.
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$759
The Mystery on the Great Lakes
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2010
Uncover shipwrecks and haunted lighthouses on a Great Lakes adventure.
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$759
The Mystery on the Oregon Trail
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010
A covered wagon trek turns mysterious, leaving one adventurer queasy and the group facing unexpected challenges on the prairie.
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The Mystery at Mount Rushmore
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010
A trip to Mount Rushmore uncovers a mountain of mystery and quirky clues.
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Common Questions
How many books are in the Real Kids! Real Places! series?
There are 9 books in the Real Kids! Real Places! series. It began with The Mystery in the Rocky Mountains in 2001, and the newest book, Monumental Mystery on the National Mall, was published in 2018.
What order should you read the Real Kids! Real Places! books in?
Start with The Mystery in the Rocky Mountains and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #9.
What ages are the Real Kids! Real Places! books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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