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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010 · Est. 3.5 hour read
The Basilisk's Lair
Written by R. L. LaFevers · Illustrated by Kelly Murphy
Part of the Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist series
A young beastologist hunts a deadly basilisk while unraveling his parents' mysterious disappearance.
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150 pages· 19,051 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Nate Fludd, the youngest beastologist-in-training, embarks on a perilous quest across West Africa with his Aunt Phil. Tasked with capturing a deadly basilisk threatening a village, Nate also uncovers clues about his parents' mysterious disappearance. As they race against a sinister adversary to protect the Fludd Book of Beasts, Nate must navigate danger and deception. Will he save the village and solve the family mystery, or will the shadowy figure outpace them? Join Nate on this thrilling adventure filled with mythical creatures and secrets waiting to be unveiled.
From the publisher
Nate Fludd, Beastologist, is back in the camel saddle in hot pursuit of a missing, deadly Basilisk–the King of Serpents. As if saving an entire Dhughani village from the Basilisk’s poisonous gaze isn’t difficult enough, Nate and Aunt Phil must begin to piece together the mystery of his parents’ disappearance and protect the lone copy of the Fludd Book of Beasts from a sinister man who always seem to be one step ahead of them. Pack your goggles, rue, and an extra pair of gloves and join Nate on another unbelievable adventure–there’s no rest for the world’s youngest beastologist-in-training!
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 150
- Words
- 19,051
- Reading age
- 6–9
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 680L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.5
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 3
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 136986
Publication
- Published
- April 4, 2011
- First published
- June 7, 2010
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780547549576
- LCCN
- 2009049705
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