Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
4.3
Points
1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
8617
Points per Word
0.000116
Page Count
64
Points per Page
0.015625
Series
Voyages in Time
Description
A mysterious thief, perhaps a ghost, threatens the peaceful life in the Olmos compound and brings Francisco face-to-face with his true identity.
Quick Summary
Set against the atmospheric backdrop of America's oldest city, a phantom burglar terrorizes the Olmos family compound, but what the thief leaves behind matters more than what they steal. Young readers will dive into puzzling clues, hidden passages, and a protagonist who must question everything he thought he knew about his own family history. If your kid loves the mystery-solving fun of Encyclopedia Brown mixed with the emotional depth of Hoot, they'll be completely hooked. This fast-paced mystery is perfect for kids in grades 4 through 6 who crave short, satisfying reads with big heart.