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THE CURSE OF EELGRASS BOG

Mary Averling

Kess Pedrock and the new girl, Lilou, decide to investigate a puzzling curse. Their search takes them into an unusual bog filled with monsters, where they must follow clues and uncover its secrets. Kess faces the need for courage as the investigation reveals more than she expected. Dark secrets and unnatural magic surround their effort to understand the curse and end it. This is a mystery-driven adventure centered on two girls exploring a dangerous, monster-filled bog.

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Lexile Text Measure
660L
ATOS Book Level
4.3
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
P
Themes
Adventure · Courage · Folklore And Mythology · Friendship · Mystery And Discovery
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
January 7, 2025
Pages
272
ISBN-13
9780593624920
Language
English
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