The Colonial Caper Mystery at Williamsburg

Download or read book The Colonial Caper Mystery at Williamsburg written by Carole Marsh and published by Gallopade International. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One quaint cottage! A mysterious map! One lukewarm log! And a productive print shop! Equals one historic adventure. Grant and Christina can't wait to visit Colonial Williamsburg with their mystery-writing grandmother Mimi and cowboy-pilot grandfather Papa. "It feels like you are whisked back in time when you go to Williamsburg!" says Mimi. And as soon as the kids arrive, they're whisked into a quirky colonial mystery involving a valuable-and missing-map! It's a gift for the Queen of England-but where is it? Join Grant and Christina as they tour some taverns, carouse in the Capitol, take a wild carriage ride, and even end up in 'gool'-all in the name of the Queen! It's a map mix-up you don't want to miss! LOOK what's in this mystery - people, places, history, and more! Royal Colony of Virginia in 1750 facts and geographical information Š Queen of England Š Tobacco farming in the 1700's - Importance to trade Š Upper HouseŠ including the Royal Governor and his council and Š lower house Š including the House of Burgesses Š Cartogrophy Š Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, ŠThe Purloined Letter Š Colonial Williamsburg Š Christiana Campbell's Tavern Š Market Square Š Capitol Building Š General Court Š Duke of Gloucester Street Š The Kings Arms Tavern Š Chownings Tavern Š College of William and Mary Š The Gaol (Jail) Š Governor's Palace. Like all of Carole Marsh Mysteries, this mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that will keep kids begging for more! This mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, built-in book club and activities. Below is the Reading Levels Guide for this book: Grade Levels: 3-6 Accelerated Reader Reading Level: 4.8 Accelerated Reader Points: 2 Accelerated Reader Quiz Number: 129389 Lexile Measure: 740 Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level: Q Developmental Assessment Level: 40