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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2007 · Est. 2.5 hour read
The Gosh Awful! Gold Rush Mystery
By Carole Marsh
Book #18 in the Real Kids! Real Places! series
A gold mine inheritance leads to a thrilling mystery of fortune or failure.
3.7/5 Goodreads · 18 ratings
146 pages· 16,322 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Mimi's unexpected inheritance of the Gold Bug mine sets the stage for a summer adventure. Joined by Christina, Grant, and their adventurous grandparents, they uncover a mystery that could spell fortune or disaster. As they delve into the mine's secrets, they encounter historical clues and cultural puzzles. Will they strike it rich or face ruin? This thrilling tale blends education with excitement, keeping young readers on the edge of their seats with every cliffhanger.
From the publisher
Mimi inherits a gold mine-the Gold Bug! On summer break, Christina and Grant join their mystery book-writing grandmother and cowboy pilot grandfather, Papa, on an adventure to check out the mine and discover a mystery that could mean boom or bust! Each mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that keep kids begging for more! Each mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, built-in book club and activities. Each Carole Marsh Mystery also has an Accelerated Reader quiz, a Lexile Level, and a Fountas & Pinnell guided reading level.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 146
- Words
- 16,322
- Reading age
- 8–11
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 760L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.9
- F&P level
- ~R
- AR points
- 2
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 115541
Publication
- Published
- May 1, 2007
- Publisher
- Gallopade International
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780635063342
- OCLC
- 188751706
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