The Crystal Connection cover

The Crystal Connection

Author: Kyi, Tanya Lloyd

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 6.1
Points 4.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 27853
Points per Word 0.000144
Page Count 158
Points per Page 0.025316

Description

The three girls of the Science Squad Nicole, Gina, and Sue travel to Vancouver Island to spend the last week of summer vacation with Sue's Aunt Rose, who has just inherited 50 hectares of forested land from her recently deceased uncle, a notorious smuggler and practical joker. Using their knowledge of science, the girls investigate mysterious clues left behind by the smuggler as they explore the old-growth forests near Tofino and enjoy outdoor activities like mountain biking and surfing. The girls must solve the puzzle of their great-uncle's secret before it's too late.

Quick Summary

A clever group of science-loving girls must crack a dead uncle's cryptic clues before time runs out in this witty mystery that turns every chemistry lesson and physics fact into a piece of the puzzle. Kids will devour the clever puzzles, the playful rivalry between the girls, and the satisfying way scientific knowledge actually saves the day. If your kid loves the brainy fun of "Escape This Book! Bill Doyle" or the investigative teamwork of Nancy Drew, they'll be hooked on this. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 7 who enjoy solving puzzles alongside characters who prove that being smart is the ultimate superpower.