Mimi and Papa speed away to London, England in their little red and
white airplane, The Mystery Girl. Tagging along are grandchildren
Christina, 10, and Grant, 7. Mimi, a children's mystery book
writer, has an appointment with the Queen! Papa is headed for the
Rosetta Stone. The kids are supposed to go to the Tower of London
and "behave themselves." But, uh-oh, Grant spots a big problem with
Big Ben...and he and his sister, along with their two new best
friends, George and Maggie, take a whirlwind tour from the top of
the Eye, up the Thames River, down into a dungeon, and more -- in
search of clues to solve The Mystery of Big Ben!More about the
Around the World in 80 Mysteries series: Travel around the world
with Christina and Grant as they visit famous places in 80
countries. Exciting adventures include history, geography, culture,
and more of each country they visit. A fun way to learn about
fascinating places around the world! Each book includes a map,
inline glossary definitions, and lots more!Beginning in 2006, kids
can visit the www.carolemarshmysteries.com website to: Join the
Carole Marsh Mysteries Fan Club!Write a letter to Christina, Grant,
Mimi, or Papa!Cast their vote for where the next mystery should
take place!Find fascinating facts about the countries where the
mysteries take place!Track their reading on an international
map!Take the Fact or Fiction online quiz!Play the Around-the-World
Scavenger Hunt computer game!Find out where "The Mystery Girl" is
flying next!And more!Read all the books in any order!
Want a sneak preview of this great mystery? Click HERE to download
the first three chapters (approximately 226 KB)!The Mystery at Big
Ben is recommended by Sylvan Learning's Book Adventure reading
program. Book Adventure is a FREE reading motivation program for
children in grades K-8. Sylvan Learning is the leading provider of
tutoring and supplemental education services to students of all
ages.
Each mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and
cliffhanger chapters that keep kids begging for more! Each mystery
includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, built-in book
club and activities. Each Carole Marsh Mystery also has an
Accelerated Reader quiz, a Lexile Level, and a Fountas &
Pinnell guided reading level.
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