The Mystery of the Radcliffe Riddle

By Taryn Souders

A mysterious tapestry leads to a dangerous treasure hunt. Can Grady solve the riddles before it's too late?

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288 pages· 54,083 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

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Grady discovers a 300-year-old tapestry that might be a treasure map. With friends Thad, Clemmie, and Ophelia the dog, he embarks on a thrilling quest. But when break-ins and attacks occur, Grady realizes he's not the only one after the treasure. Can he solve the riddles before danger strikes again?

From the publisher

From the Edgar-nominated author of Coop Knows the Scoop comes an exciting mystery perfect for fans of From the Desk of Zoe Washington and Holes.When Grady and his dad learn that the town oddball, Eudora “Kooky” Klinch left something for them in her will, they can only imagine what it might be. When it turns out it’s an old scrap of 300-year-old tapestry, they are bitterly disappointed. But the cloth comes with a note saying, “This is no ordinary piece of needlework. It’s a treasure map. Riddles and Clues. To the victor go the riches.” Grady’s dad dismisses it, but Grady thinks this could be the chance of a lifetime. With the help of his friends Thad, Clemmie, and the town dog Ophelia, Grady is determined to crack the clues and find the treasure.But when someone tries to break into Grady’s house one night, and then the local antiques expert who examined the tapestry is found unconscious, Grady realizes that he’s not the only one who knows about the treasure map. There’s more at risk than he bargained for, and solving this mystery just got a lot more dangerous.You will love Grady and his adventures if you are looking for: Mystery books for kids 9-12Heartfelt and quirky stories for young readersKids detective books5th grade mystery books

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