The New Year Dragon Dilemma
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2011 · Est. 2.5 hour read

The New Year Dragon Dilemma

By Ron Roy, John Steven Gurney (Illustrator)

Book #5 in the A to Z Mysteries Super Edition series

A girl vanishes during a parade. Can young detectives solve the mystery?

4.3/5 Goodreads · 713 ratings
136 pages· 13,316 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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In San Francisco's vibrant Chinatown, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose eagerly await the Chinese New Year parade. But when Miss Chinatown mysteriously vanishes mid-celebration, along with her crown, the trio must unravel the clues to find her. With fireworks and dragons as their backdrop, can these young sleuths crack the case before it's too late? Hidden messages and unexpected twists await in this thrilling adventure.

From the publisher

Z was just the beginning! With A to Z Mysteries(R) Super Editions, chapter book readers keep on collecting clues and solving mysteries with Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose. Now with over 8 million copies in print, this classic kid-favorite series is back with a bright new look! Fireworks and dragons and . . . a missing girl? Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are in San Francisco, home of the biggest Chinatown outside Asia. They plan to watch the famous Chinese New Year parade and see Miss Chinatown ride by in a giant float. But during the parade, Miss Chinatown disappears, and so does her crown! Can the kids crack the case? Look for hidden messages inside A to Z Mysteries(R) Super Editions!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
136
Words
13,316
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
550L
Themes & topics
Books about holidaysBooks about Chinese New YearBooks about San FranciscoBooks about CaliforniaBooks about thieves, robbers, and outlaws
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.8
F&P level
~N
AR points
2
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
147848
Publication
Published
November 22, 2011
First published
January 1, 2011
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375868801

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