Word Travelers and the Missing Mexican Mol

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A new chapter book series from New York Times bestselling author Raj Haldar that explores etymology and world cultures in exciting, action-packed mystery stories! Go on an adventure with Eddie and MJ, as they solve a mystery in the midst of Mexico's Da de Muertos celebrations.

Eddie and Molly-Jean are whisked away to Mexico and find themselves in the middle of the Da de Muertos celebrations. There they learn all about the beautiful festivitiesand that a secret mole recipe has been stolen! They must use their word skills to solve the mystery.

This new series will follow the two best friends as they discover the hidden stories behind common words. Using their Awesome Enchanted Book and a healthy dose of imagination, the daring duo transport themselves to exotic locales, always encountering new adventures and learning how different cultures have contributed to the English language along the way.

Content is vetted for language and reading level by Alycia Zimmerman, a Princeton graduate who has written for Netflix's Magic Schoolbus and is a contributing teacher for Scholastic, and former third grade teacher in NYC.

'A candy-flavoured etymological romp through a kaleidoscope version of Mexico, this latest episode in the series keeps the word-happy spirit of its predecessor and manages to infuse a sunny strand of humour.' Kirkus Reviews

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"A candy-flavored etymological romp through a kaleidoscope version of Mexico, this latest episode in the series keeps the word-happy spirit of its predecessor and manages to infuse a sunny strand of humor. Cultural exploration and lively artwork continue this series' dedication to knowledge-seeking in the name of fun, with a small diverse cast." --
"This fun mystery-adventure moves at a nice clip, featuring short chapters filled with trivia, grayscale illustrations, and bolded vocabulary that is defined in a glossary that also gives each word's origin." -- Booklist

Author Bio

RAJ HALDAR, also known by his stage name Lushlife, is an American rapper, composer, and producer from Philadelphia, PA. He's also the #1 New York Times bestselling author of P Is for Pterodactyl. Connect with him on Twitter @lushlifemedia.