The Mystery at the Coral Reef

Written by Harper Paris · Illustrated by Marcos Calo

Book #8 in the Greetings from Somewhere series

Twin siblings Ethan and Ella Briar travel to Australia with their parents and become embroiled in a mystery involving stolen coral and a cryptic message from their grandfather

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128 pages· 4,569 words· Est. 36 min read-aloud· 590L

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Bookroo's summary

In Australia, twins Ethan and Ella discover a ticking watch while snorkeling. As they enjoy the vibrant reefs, they hear of illegal coral thefts nearby. Could the watch be a clue? With family ties and a mystery to solve, the twins dive into an adventure that could lead them to a cunning coral thief. Will they unravel the secrets beneath the waves before it's too late?

From the publisher

Ethan and Ella are on the trail of an Australian coral thief in the eighth book of Greetings from Somewhere, an exciting series about mystery, travel, and adventure. Ethan and Ella are in Australia, home to beautiful beaches and some of the most famous coral reefs in the world–plus tons of cool fish and other underwater creatures! And not only that, Australia is home to Ethan and Ella’s aunt, uncle, and cousin. The twins dive right into the water for some snorkeling at their cousin’s beach house, and while they’re exploring, they come across a watch that’s still ticking. Whose is it? Then they hear reports of fishermen illegally taking coral from the reefs nearby. Could Ethan and Ella be on the trail of a coral thief? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Greetings from Somewhere chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

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