Case Closed #4: Danger on the Dig

Name: Case Closed #4: Danger on the Dig
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9780063207356
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By Lauren Magaziner

Series: Case Closed

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In Case Closed #4: Danger on the Dig, the reader joins detectives on a thrilling, interactive adventure as they investigate mysterious happenings at an archaeological dig. With multiple paths to choose from, children become part of the story, using clues to solve puzzles and unearth secrets in this engaging mystery. The book combines excitement and problem-solving, making it a captivating read for young sleuths.
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Case Closed #4: Danger on the Dig

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Pick-your-own path and puzzle-packed mystery collide in the fourth book in Lauren Magaziner’s hilarious and interactive middle grade series as Las Pistas Detective Agency gets its first international case at an archaeological dig in Greece. Can you help Carlos and his friend find the lost treasure .

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In this wildly entertaining and interactive adventure, YOU pick which suspects to interview, which questions to ask, and which clues to follow. You pick the path—you crack the case!

Carlos and Eliza may be going on separate paths, but their end goal is the same—keep the booby traps from taking their detective agency out! But with tricky puzzles and dozens of impossible choices, they need your help! Can you help Carlos and his friend find the lost treasure... and can you protect it from the culprit trying to steal it?

Can you help Carlos and his friends unravel the mystery before it’s too late? Or will it be case closed?

Middle grade readers will enjoy all four books in this favourite series: Mystery in the Mansion (#1), Stolen from the Studio (#2), Haunting at the Hotel (#3), and Danger on the Dig (#4)!

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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?

Danger on the Dig, the fourth book in the Case Closed series by Lauren Magaziner, continues to captivate young readers with its engaging choose-your-own-adventure format. Magaziner skillfully combines humour, interactive storytelling, and suspense, offering a delightful reading experience. The characters, portrayed with authenticity and charm, navigate real-life challenges, adding depth to the story. Fans appreciate the educational puzzles and the dynamic nature of the plot, making every reading a fresh adventure.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063207356

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 May 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 286g

Pages: 448

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Lauren Magaziner Series: Case Closed Young Adult Young Adult Mystery & Thriller

About the Author

Lauren Magaziner is the author of Wizardmatch, Pilfer Academy, and The Only Thing Worse Than Witches. She is originally from New Hope, Pennsylvania, and she currently lives in Brooklyn, New York, where she writes full-time. Lauren is also a secret, undercover international detective - but don't blow her cover. You can visit Lauren at http://laurenmagaziner.com.

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