The Chicago Adventure
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1941 · Est. 3.5 hour read

The Chicago Adventure

Book #5 in the Sugar Creek Gang series

A gang's Chicago adventure tests their faith amidst storms, mysteries, and danger.

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112 pages· 25,804 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary

Join Bill Collins and the Sugar Creek Gang as they embark on a thrilling journey to Chicago. From a turbulent airplane ride to a mysterious haunted cave, the boys face challenges that test their courage and faith. When a fight leaves one of them critically injured, the stakes rise. Can they navigate these trials and uncover the truth behind the ghostly warnings? Adventure, mystery, and faith intertwine as the gang learns that the path to heaven is through Jesus. Will they emerge stronger and wiser from these trials?

From the publisher

The tales and travels of the Sugar Creek Gang have passed the test of time, delighting young readers for more than fifty years.Great mysteries with a message for kids, The Sugar Creek Gang series chronicles the faith-building adventures of a group of fun-loving, courageous Christian boys. Your kids will be thrilled, chilled, and inspired to grow as they follow the legendary escapades of Bill Collins, Dragonfly, and the rest of the gang as they struggle with the application of their Christian faith to the adventure of life. In this book, the Sugar Creek Gang goes to Chicago in an adventure full of ups and downs. It starts with an airplane ride over a storm. It continues with museum visits, rescue mission ministry, performing on the radio at Moody Bible Institute, and an elevated train ride. A fight between Jim and Bob Till lands one of them in the hospital in critical condition. Join the Gang as they learn again that the only way to heaven is through Jesus.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
25,804
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~888L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.7
F&P level
~U
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
60520
Publication
Published
June 1, 1997
First published
January 1, 1941
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780802470096

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