The Secret Explorers and the Haunted Castle
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2022 · Est. 1.5 hour read

The Secret Explorers and the Haunted Castle

Written by S.J. King

Book #11 in the The Secret Explorers series

A ghostly mystery unfolds at a medieval castle. Can young explorers solve it?

4.0 Goodreads · 87 ratings
128 pages· 8,747 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· ~650L
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Join Kiki and Gustavo as they unravel a ghostly mystery at a medieval castle. With time travel twists and historical secrets, these young explorers must uncover the truth behind the haunting. Packed with fun facts about knights and castles, this adventure challenges them to solve puzzles and face their fears. Will they succeed in their mission, or will the ghostly figure remain a mystery? Dive into a world where history and adventure collide, and discover the secrets hidden within the castle walls. Perfect for curious minds eager to explore the past!

From the publisher

Learn all about knights and castles in this spooky history-themed instalment of DK Books’ new educational fiction series for children aged 7 to 9 years old. Meet the Secret Explorers - a band of brainiac kids from all around the world, here to take young readers on a series of fact-filled fictional adventures! Each with their own specialty, from outer space to dinosaurs, these young globetrotters will teach kids that learning can be fun, encouraging them to become experts in something they love. In this fun, fact-filled children’s book, Kiki the engineering explorer and Gustavo the history expert get caught up in a spooky time travel mystery when a ghostly figure shows up at a medieval castle and terrifies the crowds! This epic adventure is packed with: -Fun facts and illustrations about exciting prehistoric animals-Simple and informative diagrams telling kids all they need to know about castles and knights-Quizzes, mission notes, and a glossary of words with definitions With a gripping narrative that keeps kids engaged, The Secret Explorers and the Haunted Castle by SJ King is the perfect gift for children who are into all things history. It’s written for children aged 7-9 years, with lots of information about medieval knights, castles and ghosts, to give them an exciting introduction into the world of history. At the end of this fictional book, you’ll find “Kiki’s Mission Notes” which is a summary of all the scientific facts and discoveries made throughout the story. With fun illustrations, quizzes, and a vocabulary list, the educational value of this book is outstanding for a classroom read! Never miss a mission! A total of nine different books, The Secret Explorer series is both educational and imaginative, combining exciting stories with real-life facts. Embark on another space mission adventure in The Secret Explorers and the Comet Collision. Travel back in time to save a dinosaur egg from destruction in The Secret Explorers and the Jurassic Rescue. Take part in a volcano rescue in The Secret Explorers and the Smoking Volcano. Then travel to the arctic for a rescue mission in Secret Explorers and the Missing Scientist. Whatever your preferred topic, there’s a mission waiting for you!

At a glance
Format
Pages
128
Words
8,747
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
~650L
Themes & topics
Books about time travelBooks about castlesBooks about medieval timesBooks about ghostsBooks about teamwork
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.2
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
August 2, 2022
Publisher
DK CHILDREN
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780744056785

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