The Curse in the Candlelight cover

The Curse in the Candlelight

Author: Cleverly, Sophie

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 4.7
Points 10.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 68317
Points per Word 0.000146

Description

The Curse in the Candlelight is a middle grades mystery set at Rookwood School, where a new girl named Ebony arrives and captures everyone's attention with her enchanting and mysterious demeanor. When a curse threatens a student and danger escalates, twins Ivy and Scarlet must investigate to uncover the truth behind the mysterious occurrences. The story takes place around All Hallows' Eve and explores whether Ebony possesses magical abilities or if another source is responsible for the threatening curse.

Quick Summary

At Rookwood School, new student Ebony casts a spell over everyone until a deadly curse puts a classmate in danger, and it's up to twins Ivy and Scarlet to crack the mystery before time runs out. Readers will devour the clues alongside the clever twin detectives, rooting for them as they untangle dark secrets hidden in candlelit hallways and face pulse-pounding danger. If your kid loves the magical school vibes of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets the Order of the Phoenix or the puzzle-solving fun of the Secret Series, they'll be hooked from page one. Perfect for kids in grades 4-6 who enjoy mysteries with just the right amount of spooky magic.