Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
4.9
Points
5.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
33506
Points per Word
0.000149
Page Count
132
Points per Page
0.037879
Series
Accidental Detectives
Description
In "Sunrise at the Mayan Temple" by Sigmund Brouwer, Ricky, Old Lady Bugsby, and the Jamesville gang are on an archaeological dig in central Mexico when they encounter a mystery. They investigate the disappearance of a Mayan girl's father, uncovering secrets about the ancient Mayan civilization. The story is set in a contemporary archaeological site while exploring themes from Mayan history and culture.