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Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 5.0
Points 11.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 71173
Points per Word 0.000155
Page Count 319
Points per Page 0.034483

Description

After their parents disappear, siblings Marty and Grace go to live with their scientist uncle, who takes them on an expedition to New Zealand. The dangerous journey involves tracking a giant squid, putting the children in increasingly perilous situations. The story is a sequel to Jungle Hunters.

Quick Summary

When their parents vanish, Marty and Grace get uprooted to live with their eccentric scientist uncle, who sweeps them away on a high-stakes expedition to New Zealand to track down a legendary giant squid. Kids will love the spooky family mystery, the terrifying underwater encounters, and the ultimate showdown with a massive sea creature that feels like something straight out of a nightmare. If your kid devours the Hardy Boys or dreams of Jack London's wilderness adventures, they'll be completely hooked on this deep-sea mystery. With a 5.0 AR level and over 70,000 words, this is a perfect match for kids in grades 4 through 8 who crave thick plots with real stakes.