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Word Travelers and the Taj Mahal Mystery
Series: Word Travelers
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See moreEddie and MJ are suddenly transported to India where they must use their word knowledge to solve a mystery and help their new friend
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Explore etymology and world cultures in the new, exciting, action-packed mystery series from #1 New York Times bestseller Raj Haldar! In The Mystery of the Taj Mahal Treasure, Eddie and MJ are hunting down clues to find an Indian treasure...
Are you ready for adventure? The first book in a new action-packed series from bestselling author Raj Haldar follows two best friends as they race to different parts of the world to solve mysteries and uncover lost treasures!
It's a Super Saturday sleepover! That means best friends Eddie and Molly-Jean (who prefers to be called MJ) are going to play outside, create obstacle courses for MJ's newts, and watch their favorite movies-and then they'll travel to India to solve a mystery and help save a school-all before bedtime!
This action-packed mystery story is perfect for anyone looking for-
A wild adventure around the world that middle school kids will love!A story of two best friends solving mysteries with a little magic!Cool, new knowledge tucked inside an epic chapter book!A journey to India to learn the Hindi roots of the English languageMagically travel around the world along with two best friends who decipher clues and uncover mysterious secrets. Can you help them find the golden key?
"Reminiscent of Mary Pope Osborne's "Magic Tree House" series...contains the same mix of fantasy, adventure, and cultural discovery. Etymology is the distinctive feature here, and its importance is reflected in every part of the text."-School Library Journal, starred review
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Word Travelers and the Taj Mahal Mystery is praised as a fast-paced and engaging mystery reminiscent of "Magic Tree House" series, with a strong focus on etymology woven throughout the text. Its themes of cultural awareness are evident in the diversity of characters both textually and visually. The book is described as child-centred and appealing to a broad audience, offering a fun and factual reading experience.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781728222059
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 November 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Sourcebooks Explore
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Neha Rawat
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 190.0mm
Weight: 144g
Pages: 128
About the Author
Better known by his stage name Lushlife, RAJ HALDAR is an American rapper, composer, and producer from Philadelphia, PA. Connect with him on Twitter @lushlifemedia.
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