The Journal of Curious Letters
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2008 · Est. 10.5 hour read

The Journal of Curious Letters

By James Dashner

Book #1 in the The 13th Reality series

A boy's mysterious letters lead to a dangerous reality and a battle with evil.

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434 pages· 93,469 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
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Thirteen-year-old Tick Higginbottom's life changes when he receives cryptic letters from a mysterious sender. These clues pull him into the treacherous 13th Reality, where he must face the malevolent Mistress Jane. As Tick unravels the secrets of this alternate world, he discovers the stakes are higher than he ever imagined. Can he navigate the dangers and outsmart a powerful adversary, or will he be trapped in a reality where nothing is as it seems? Embark on a thrilling journey filled with twists and unexpected challenges.

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Format
Pages
434
Words
93,469
Reading age
10–13
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
910L
Themes & topics
Books about letter writingBooks about family lifeBooks about space and time
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6
F&P level
~V
AR points
15
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
121989
Publication
Published
March 1, 2008
First published
March 3, 2008
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781590388310

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