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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2002 · Est. 2 hour read
The Quicksand Question
Written by Ron Roy · Illustrated by John Steven Gurney
Book #17 in the A to Z Mysteries series
Three friends try to solve the mystery of a stolen duck bank filled with money meant for a duck bridge.
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96 pages· 9,516 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
In Green Lawn, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose face a puzzling theft. Funds for a duck-saving bridge have vanished, and the trio must unravel the mystery. As they navigate unexpected challenges, including treacherous quicksand, can they retrieve the money and save the day? Dive into this thrilling adventure where every clue counts and danger lurks around every corner.
From the publisher
Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries(R) have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid favorite is back with a bright new look! Q is for Quicksand . . . Quack, quack–ducks crossing! Green Lawn is raising funds for a special bridge to keep ducks safe when they cross River Road. But then the money is stolen! Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are on a quest to get it back. Not even quicksand can stop them. . . .
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 96
- Words
- 9,516
- Reading age
- 6–9
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 580L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.7
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 61526
Publication
- Published
- May 28, 2002
- First published
- January 1, 2002
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780375802720
- LCCN
- 2002017827
- OCLC
- 223187208
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