The Roanoke Colony: America's First Mystery
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2020 · Est. 2.5 hour read

The Roanoke Colony: America's First Mystery

Written by Chris Schweizer

Part of the History Comics series

Uncover the mystery of Roanoke's vanished settlers and their perilous journey.

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119 pages· 16,185 words· Est. 2.5 hour read· ~910L
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Explore the enigma of Roanoke Island, where the first English settlers vanished without a trace. Delve into their perilous journey, confrontations with native inhabitants, and the shadowy figures of ruthless queens and scheming businessmen. What secrets lie buried in this tale of brutal battles and pirate ships? Discover the truth behind one of America's oldest mysteries.

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Turn back the clock with History Comics! In this graphic novel, investigate one of America’s oldest and most intriguing mysteries. Over a hundred years before the pilgrims, the very first English settlers arrived on Roanoke Island. But without warning, these colonists abandoned their new home and disappeared without a trace. What happened to the colonists? To figure it out, we’ll need to investigate how these missing settlers got to Roanoke in the first place, and what the people already living there thought about these strange foreigners. It’s a case filled with brutal battles, perilous pirate ships, ruthless queens, scheming businessmen, and enough skeletons to fill a graveyard.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
119
Words
16,185
Reading age
9–13
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~910L
Themes & topics
Books about historyBooks about Colonial and Revolutionary periodsBooks about 16th century
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.9
F&P level
~V
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
517720
Publication
Published
June 30, 2020
Publisher
First Second
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781250174352

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