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Dink's favorite mystery writer, Wallis Wallace, has invited Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose for a sleepover - in a haunted castle! But as soon as the you... read full description

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Sep 14, 2010
For 2nd-4th graders, I think the A to Z Mysteries series, specifically The Deadly Dungeon, is engaging. The chapters are fairly short, and there are some illustrations sprinkled throughout. Both the illustrations and the writing are very descriptive, and help paint a detailed picture of the scenes and what transpires throughout the story. In this story, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are visiting an author that they befriended earlier in the series. The author lives in a castle that she believes is h More...
Aug 17, 2009
Emily rated it: 3 of 5 stars
I had never read an A to Z Mystery, and I'm trying to sample all of the major kids' mystery series. This series is just right for the after Junie B. Jones set--just a little harder, but the chapters are fairly short and there are still some pictures. Three friends, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose, are visiting an author that they saved in one of the previous books in the series. The author lives in a castle that is believed to be haunted, and there are strange sounding shrieks from time to time, bu More...
Jul 15, 2010
Shea rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I liked this book because Ron Roy was very descriptive in his writing and illustrations. The setting was great being out in a castle on the beach to visit Wallis Wallice during their summer break. The problems the characters solve are exciting and keep you interested. The twist at the end was really interesting. It was a good summer book because Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose were on summer break, just like me.

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May 22, 2009
Talia rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Wallis Wallace, Dink’s favorite author, invites him, Josh, and Ruth Rose to spend the weekend at her creepy old house, which has its own real ghost! When the kids find a secret dungeon underneath the house, they start to think that maybe something else is haunting the house other than a ghost.

This story was actually pretty boring. Plus, what parent would let their kid stay overnight at some author’s house???
Jun 14, 2009
Dolly rated it: 3 of 5 stars
This is an exciting mystery as Dink, Josh and Ruth Rose explore a castle in Maine. Is there a ghost? They even get to go lobstering on Wallis Wallace's brother's boat. This was not our favorite story of the series so far, but it was exciting and fun to read. We are looking forward to the next book in the series, "The Empty Envelope."
Oct 30, 2011
Lianna rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Ruth Rose,Dink,Jose went to a sleepover in a castle in Dinks favorite writers house.when the 3 kids got there they heard screams behind the walls.Wallis says that every castle is haunted but dink is not very sure about that.I would recommend this book to people who like mysteries .Read the book to find out if the kids would be able to find who or what is haunting the Moose Manor?
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Sep 21, 2010
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ATOZMYSTERIES THE DEADLY DUNGEON

IS ABOUT A MYSTERY. The characters are Dink, Josh, Ruth rose. They go on a trip to a castle. They stay at The castle. At the castle, Ruth rose hears footsteps that she thinks is a ghost,
Jan 05, 2012
Jennifer rated it: 3 of 5 stars
This is short story. The main character likes to write about mystery things. Someday, he went to the castle with his friends. The castle was mysterious. My favorite part is when they found the door under the castle.
Jan 11, 2012
Manda rated it: 5 of 5 stars
This was the first book that I ever loved to read and re-read. My copy is incredibly beat up and my name is written on it in pink highlighter.
Sep 30, 2010
Heaven-leigh rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This was a easy book but it was good. It was about 3 kids caught a person diobeying the law by stealing parrots. At first they thought is was a ghost but the changed there mind once they saw clues.
Mar 29, 2011
Tate rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Four stars because it was long. The cave had a secret entryway to the dungeon and I thought that was cool.
Jan 19, 2012
Abigail rated it: 2 of 5 stars
This book was ok but it was not one of the books that I really like.
Jun 24, 2009
Sophia rated it: 5 of 5 stars
i love the castle and the dungeon just adds too the greatness
Oct 18, 2008
Jessica rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I probably would have given this three stars, but my sons loved it and it was for them that we read it. In a castle built by a now-dead movie star in Maine, three young sleuths investigate a strange noise that is said to be the ghost of the actor. It's not, but I won't spoil it for you. My sons were intrigued with the secret passageways and caves and boats and other things automatically charming to children. There were at least two possible culprits for the crime they uncovered, so at least ther More...
May 28, 2011
Heather rated it: 4 of 5 stars
made me want to live in a castle even more.......
Nov 14, 2011
Amelia rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Funny!
Mar 01, 2010
Elizabeth rated it: 3 of 5 stars
it was so-so
Jan 19, 2012
Delaney rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This is the 4th book in the A to Z mysteries. It is a mystery book. The Deadly Dungeon is a chapter book. I really enjoyed reading it.
Aug 12, 2008
slcc137 rated it: 5 of 5 stars
When I read this book I thought it was going to be so-so. Then when I got into it I couldn't put it down! Great book!!
Jul 26, 2007
sue rated it: 2 of 5 stars
listened to on CD - I got nothing. I do want to live in a giant castle in Maine.
Jul 18, 2008
Christian rated it: 1 of 5 stars
I don't like scary stories.
Feb 11, 2012
Cody rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Feb 10, 2012
Sandra rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Feb 09, 2012
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Feb 08, 2012
Sam rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Feb 09, 2012
Chelsie rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Feb 08, 2012
Sophiadavis rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Feb 07, 2012
Will rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Feb 06, 2012
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Feb 05, 2012
Evan rated it: 5 of 5 stars