The Deadly Dungeon
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998 · Est. 1.5 hour read

The Deadly Dungeon

Written by Ron Roy · Illustrated by John Steven Gurney

Book #4 in the A to Z Mysteries series

Three friends visit a famous mystery writer in her castle in Maine and become embroiled in a mystery involving a secret tunnel and a hidden treasure of rare parrots

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96 pages· 7,185 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 610L
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Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are thrilled to spend a night in a castle, but their excitement turns to curiosity when they hear eerie screams echoing through the walls. Is Moose Manor truly haunted, or is there a hidden secret waiting to be uncovered? As the young detectives delve deeper, they must unravel the mystery before their sleepover turns into a nightmare. Can they solve the puzzle of the haunted castle, or will its secrets remain buried forever?

From the publisher

Dink’s favorite mystery writer, Wallis Wallace, has invited Dink, Josh, andRuth Rose for a sleepover - in a haunted castle! But as soon as the youngdetectives arrive, they start hearing screams behind the walls. Will theydiscover who - or what - is haunting Moose Manor?

At a glance
Format
Pages
96
Words
7,185
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
610L
Themes & topics
Books about castlesBooks about friendshipBooks about animalsBooks about adventureBooks about treasure hunts
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~O
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
20016
Publication
Published
March 3, 1998
First published
January 1, 1998
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780679887553

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