Night of the Chupacabras cover

Night of the Chupacabras

Author: Lee, Marie G.

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 4.5
Points 3.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 20931
Points per Word 0.000143
Page Count 120
Points per Page 0.025

Description

In this mystery, Mi-Sun and her younger brother Ju-Won spend the summer on their friend Lupe's family goat ranch in Mexico. The three children investigate a series of mysterious killings of TΓ­o HΓ©ctor's goats, which they believe are caused by a vampire-like monster known as the chupacabra. The story follows the kids as they work together to uncover the truth behind the strange attacks.

Quick Summary

When three kids land on a Mexican goat ranch and discover something is killing the livestock, they launch their own investigation into a creature locals only whisper about, combining summer adventure with a monster mystery that will keep readers turning pages. The story delivers spooky legend, three curious protagonists working as a team, and a mystery that unfolds with just the right amount of creepiness for middle graders. If your kid loves the mix of humor and mystery in the Goosebumps series or the kid-detective fun of the Mac B., Kid Spy books, they'll be hooked on this Chupacabras tale. Perfect for readers in grades 4-6 who want a quick, satisfying mystery with a monster twist.