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Pack-n-Go Girls Adventures - Thailand #1
Mystery of the Golden Temple
Welcome to Thailand!
Nong May and her family have had a lot of bad luck lately. When nine-year-old Jess arrives in Thailand and accidentally breaks a special family treasure, it seems to only get worse. It turns out the treasure holds a secret that could change things forever!
A 2014 Moonbeam Children’s Book Award Winner - Best Chapter Book Series
Nong May and her family have had a lot of bad luck lately. When nine-year-old Jess arrives in Thailand and accidentally breaks a special family treasure, it seems to only get worse. It turns out the treasure holds a secret that could change things forever!
A 2014 Moonbeam Children’s Book Award Winner - Best Chapter Book Series
- GenresChildrens
118 pages, Paperback
First published June 17, 2014
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Lisa Travis
17 books47 followersLisa Travis dreamed of faraway places ever since she was a little girl who explored National Geographic magazines every month. Looking for ways to discover the world, Lisa studied at the University of Freiburg in Germany, traveled the USA in a Volkswagon camper, and lived and worked in South Korea. She currently finds ways to pack and go by creating global executive leadership programs that take her to cool places like Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Brussels, Copenhagen, and Prague. Her experiences around the world inspired her to create Pack-n-Go Girls. Lisa lives, bikes, and skis in Colorado with her husband, two kids, and two dogs.
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January 29, 2021
Thank you so much, Multicultural Children’s Book Day and Pack-n-Go Girls® for the gift of this review copy, and the opportunity to review Mystery of the Golden Temple: A Pack-n-Go Girls® Adventure! There’s a lot to love here, as well as some notes that I think are important for educators/parents to know before diving in, so I’ve organized this review into sections, which is a little different than usual (though I really liked doing this, so who knows—this might become my new format!). Remember that everything here is my own personal opinion.
Likes:
• I spent a summer in Chiang Mai teaching English when I was in college, so I was excited to see that this story took place there. I definitely got some flashbacks while reading. I remembered climbing up Doi Suthep with our student friends, eating song tam, and hearing phrases like mai pen rai. It was great to see a book set in a place I knew and loved so much! I don’t hear people talk about Chiang Mai much in books, so this was really nice to see.
• I appreciate the integration of specific Thai facts, including the language, food, and the facts in the back. I was surprised at the level of specificity for a chapter book, but it was very refreshing. The information rang true from my limited experience. The only thing that threw me out was them riding in a taxi at the beginning. I don’t remember ever using a traditional taxi in Chiang Mai; we typically used songthaews or tuk tuks, but this may have just been my experience. I also really appreciated the hints of nuance in cultural differences, like saving face, and laughing to minimize tension and conflict. I love that Jess comes to realize this over the course of the story.
• The takeaway message that different cultural approaches aren’t “weird,” just different was great. Encouraging children to have an open mind to different cultural practices and trying new things is so important. Jess starts out describing things she sees in negative terms (like crazy) but this transforms over the book, and I really loved seeing that.
• I could definitely see myself enjoying this book as a kid. I used to read the American Girl books at this age, and I think if you have readers who love those, these are a great fit!
• Pack-n-Go Girls® has some amazing supplemental resources, which I talk about more later, but this made me enjoy the text even more and definitely see it as a valuable classroom resource.
Could’ve done without:
• The Thai information, while great, often feels pretty exposition-y and lengthy in its introduction—not exactly how normal people would talk. I would’ve loved if this could’ve been integrated a little more naturally in places as to make it more memorable.
• The beginning scene with the driver’s figures falling off his dashboard, and him crying “No, no, no…bad luck…It broken. Get out here.” left a weird taste in my mouth. First of all, I had trouble imagining a Thai person responding by crying, let alone kicking people out of his taxi (as other parts of the book express, there’s a cultural value in saving face, keeping a positive mood, and smiling despite hardship. Also, the figures were on his dashboard, so they would definitely easily fall?). But in general, it created a caricature of a superstitious, rude person. I think the intent was to foreshadow this theme of “bad luck” but at least to me, it felt a little uncomfortable in terms of representation (especially since this is the first Thai person we encounter in the book). Fortunately, the rest of the book created characters that felt authentic and rounded in representation. As I said above, Jess also grows as a character in how she perceives the culture around her, which I think also helps soften this moment in perspective of the whole book.
• I wasn’t super into the good luck/bad luck theme in general. I was hoping this would be subverted in the end, encouraging Jess to not worry about luck at all, but instead there’s this idea of “oh, the bad luck was actually good luck!” This seemed unnecessary to me, and not the best lesson that could’ve been taken from the situation. But I don’t think this is necessarily a huge concern.
Things you should know:
• The author and illustrator seem to be white. Neither the author nor illustrator have ownvoices connections to the material, but it’s evident they did quite a bit of research. I’ve also been told that the book has had vetting from several Thai individuals. The protagonist Jess is illustrated as African American, and Nong Mai is Thai. In reading it, I did not see any details that specifically alluded to Jess or her brother being African American. I know there are a lot of different opinions on writing outside of one’s lived experiences and representation on the page, so I just want to include this information so you can make a decision as to whether this book is the best fit for you or not.
I don’t know about Pack-n-Go’s other books, but I would’ve been even more excited about this book if it had an ownvoices connection. I was a little disappointed to not see a Thai illustrator or writer named. That said, it’s a fun, cute story for early readers that gives a rich introduction to Thai culture in a short space.
I also wanted to note that Pack-n-Go is a series, and that their website not only lists their other books and the other countries explored, but also has some incredible supplementary resources including:
• free teaching resources
• blogs about travel
• kid-friendly recipies and crafts
• fun information about all of the countries covered in the series
• free virtual author visits for classes (if you’re interested in this for your school or library, or your child’s school or library, please contact Pack-n-Go directly through their site)
They also note: “The books, which are Lexile and F&P rated, are particularly good for classroom learning since the content lends itself well to cross-curricular learning, whether it’s social studies, science, reading, writing, vocabulary, or language. To further help busy teachers, we have additional teaching resources for the books on our website and at http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/. The resources are tied to Common Core Standards.”
Likes:
• I spent a summer in Chiang Mai teaching English when I was in college, so I was excited to see that this story took place there. I definitely got some flashbacks while reading. I remembered climbing up Doi Suthep with our student friends, eating song tam, and hearing phrases like mai pen rai. It was great to see a book set in a place I knew and loved so much! I don’t hear people talk about Chiang Mai much in books, so this was really nice to see.
• I appreciate the integration of specific Thai facts, including the language, food, and the facts in the back. I was surprised at the level of specificity for a chapter book, but it was very refreshing. The information rang true from my limited experience. The only thing that threw me out was them riding in a taxi at the beginning. I don’t remember ever using a traditional taxi in Chiang Mai; we typically used songthaews or tuk tuks, but this may have just been my experience. I also really appreciated the hints of nuance in cultural differences, like saving face, and laughing to minimize tension and conflict. I love that Jess comes to realize this over the course of the story.
• The takeaway message that different cultural approaches aren’t “weird,” just different was great. Encouraging children to have an open mind to different cultural practices and trying new things is so important. Jess starts out describing things she sees in negative terms (like crazy) but this transforms over the book, and I really loved seeing that.
• I could definitely see myself enjoying this book as a kid. I used to read the American Girl books at this age, and I think if you have readers who love those, these are a great fit!
• Pack-n-Go Girls® has some amazing supplemental resources, which I talk about more later, but this made me enjoy the text even more and definitely see it as a valuable classroom resource.
Could’ve done without:
• The Thai information, while great, often feels pretty exposition-y and lengthy in its introduction—not exactly how normal people would talk. I would’ve loved if this could’ve been integrated a little more naturally in places as to make it more memorable.
• The beginning scene with the driver’s figures falling off his dashboard, and him crying “No, no, no…bad luck…It broken. Get out here.” left a weird taste in my mouth. First of all, I had trouble imagining a Thai person responding by crying, let alone kicking people out of his taxi (as other parts of the book express, there’s a cultural value in saving face, keeping a positive mood, and smiling despite hardship. Also, the figures were on his dashboard, so they would definitely easily fall?). But in general, it created a caricature of a superstitious, rude person. I think the intent was to foreshadow this theme of “bad luck” but at least to me, it felt a little uncomfortable in terms of representation (especially since this is the first Thai person we encounter in the book). Fortunately, the rest of the book created characters that felt authentic and rounded in representation. As I said above, Jess also grows as a character in how she perceives the culture around her, which I think also helps soften this moment in perspective of the whole book.
• I wasn’t super into the good luck/bad luck theme in general. I was hoping this would be subverted in the end, encouraging Jess to not worry about luck at all, but instead there’s this idea of “oh, the bad luck was actually good luck!” This seemed unnecessary to me, and not the best lesson that could’ve been taken from the situation. But I don’t think this is necessarily a huge concern.
Things you should know:
• The author and illustrator seem to be white. Neither the author nor illustrator have ownvoices connections to the material, but it’s evident they did quite a bit of research. I’ve also been told that the book has had vetting from several Thai individuals. The protagonist Jess is illustrated as African American, and Nong Mai is Thai. In reading it, I did not see any details that specifically alluded to Jess or her brother being African American. I know there are a lot of different opinions on writing outside of one’s lived experiences and representation on the page, so I just want to include this information so you can make a decision as to whether this book is the best fit for you or not.
I don’t know about Pack-n-Go’s other books, but I would’ve been even more excited about this book if it had an ownvoices connection. I was a little disappointed to not see a Thai illustrator or writer named. That said, it’s a fun, cute story for early readers that gives a rich introduction to Thai culture in a short space.
I also wanted to note that Pack-n-Go is a series, and that their website not only lists their other books and the other countries explored, but also has some incredible supplementary resources including:
• free teaching resources
• blogs about travel
• kid-friendly recipies and crafts
• fun information about all of the countries covered in the series
• free virtual author visits for classes (if you’re interested in this for your school or library, or your child’s school or library, please contact Pack-n-Go directly through their site)
They also note: “The books, which are Lexile and F&P rated, are particularly good for classroom learning since the content lends itself well to cross-curricular learning, whether it’s social studies, science, reading, writing, vocabulary, or language. To further help busy teachers, we have additional teaching resources for the books on our website and at http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/. The resources are tied to Common Core Standards.”
January 2, 2025
Read Your World January 2025
This month I was #gifted a digital copy of Mystery of the Golden Temple: Thailand by Lisa Travis @packngogirlsadventures for one of my #ReadYourWorld reviews.
This children's book was an exciting immersion into Thai culture with a cute mystery to boot. Jess Johnson travels to Thailand with her family for an extended stay as her parents work with local schools. In the first day there, Jess meets May, a Thai girl her own age, and discovers a mystery to solve that leads her on an adventure.
What I didn't like: While I enjoyed the plot, I found myself wishing for more. None of the characters are particularly three-dimensional, and at times Jess becomes too annoying for my taste. But, then again, she is only nine years old. Her personality fits her age. There are times when the plot feels too rushed. The jump from one scene to the next had me looping back a few times and rereading to see what I felt like I had missed. It's too short. I finished this in less than an hour.
Now, with all that said, this is a book for 8-10 year olds. It's perfect for them. They crave shorter books with less filler than I need to keep me entertained. So, in this instance, my dislike of parts of the book aren't indicative of it being a horrible book.
What I liked: The mystery throughout was exciting and fairly unpredictable. The bad luck that starts the mystery all the way through the resolution kept me on the edge of my seat wanting to help solve their conundrum. The culture that's laced into the book are wonderful. I learned so much about Thai culture and want to learn more. I also loved the inclusion of the recipe at the end of the book and the added pages of note-taking for when /I/ travel to Thailand. *wishful thinking for now* Having the pronunciation guide was also helpful as I felt like I was continually butchering the language.
Overall, this is a wonderful travel mystery for its intended audience. I have quite a few lower readers in my middle school who will love that this book is more on their level. 4 solid stars.
#gifted #readyourworld #bookreviews #mysteries #childrensbooks #Thailand #packngogirls #lisatravis
This month I was #gifted a digital copy of Mystery of the Golden Temple: Thailand by Lisa Travis @packngogirlsadventures for one of my #ReadYourWorld reviews.
This children's book was an exciting immersion into Thai culture with a cute mystery to boot. Jess Johnson travels to Thailand with her family for an extended stay as her parents work with local schools. In the first day there, Jess meets May, a Thai girl her own age, and discovers a mystery to solve that leads her on an adventure.
What I didn't like: While I enjoyed the plot, I found myself wishing for more. None of the characters are particularly three-dimensional, and at times Jess becomes too annoying for my taste. But, then again, she is only nine years old. Her personality fits her age. There are times when the plot feels too rushed. The jump from one scene to the next had me looping back a few times and rereading to see what I felt like I had missed. It's too short. I finished this in less than an hour.
Now, with all that said, this is a book for 8-10 year olds. It's perfect for them. They crave shorter books with less filler than I need to keep me entertained. So, in this instance, my dislike of parts of the book aren't indicative of it being a horrible book.
What I liked: The mystery throughout was exciting and fairly unpredictable. The bad luck that starts the mystery all the way through the resolution kept me on the edge of my seat wanting to help solve their conundrum. The culture that's laced into the book are wonderful. I learned so much about Thai culture and want to learn more. I also loved the inclusion of the recipe at the end of the book and the added pages of note-taking for when /I/ travel to Thailand. *wishful thinking for now* Having the pronunciation guide was also helpful as I felt like I was continually butchering the language.
Overall, this is a wonderful travel mystery for its intended audience. I have quite a few lower readers in my middle school who will love that this book is more on their level. 4 solid stars.
#gifted #readyourworld #bookreviews #mysteries #childrensbooks #Thailand #packngogirls #lisatravis
January 23, 2019
I remember reading The Babysitter's Club books and Swiss Valley Twins books when I was in 3rd and 4th grade. What I loved about those books were two things that I loved about this book: they were part of a series so I could read more and the friendships that the characters had were what I thought was typical.
In this wonderful chapter book Jess and her family travel to Thailand. The problems begin as soon as the family lands and tries to get a taxi ride to their home away from home in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The things that Jess notices about Thailand are wonderful details that any reader will enjoy. It creates a high interest story that is filled with facts for those that have a thirst for knowledge about the world. Facts about Thailand are throughout the book along with a few details about Jess' hometown of Boston, MA.
Written in short chapters with a plot centered around the mystery of the bad luck and missing amulet, this is a fantastic book for 2nd through 5th grade readers.
This was a sweet and bright book that includes a mysterious plot and a tale of friendship that should be shared with all young readers.
In this wonderful chapter book Jess and her family travel to Thailand. The problems begin as soon as the family lands and tries to get a taxi ride to their home away from home in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The things that Jess notices about Thailand are wonderful details that any reader will enjoy. It creates a high interest story that is filled with facts for those that have a thirst for knowledge about the world. Facts about Thailand are throughout the book along with a few details about Jess' hometown of Boston, MA.
Written in short chapters with a plot centered around the mystery of the bad luck and missing amulet, this is a fantastic book for 2nd through 5th grade readers.
This was a sweet and bright book that includes a mysterious plot and a tale of friendship that should be shared with all young readers.
June 21, 2017
Pack-N-Go Girls Adventure series for young readers is an outstanding collection of books which instill a sense of curiosity and a fascination with travel and adventure for a youth audience. Authors Lisa Travis and Janelle Diller work in tandem to breathe life into this highly engaging and cunningly educational series. Each book within the collection includes a mind-tickling mystery which takes place somewhere outside the United States. As clues to the mystery unfold, readers are introduced to the unique sights, sounds, tastes and customs of the country in which the story takes place. Intended for girls aged six through nine years, each book within the series is color-coded by country. Yellow tabbed books take place in Brazil, Green books take place in Mexico, and so on. Books are numbered sequentially for a story which progresses from one to the next. Well written and enhanced with expressive illustrations, girls are sure to love this exciting literary offering which is recommended for home and school libraries.
January 28, 2022
This book (and others in the Pak-N-Go Girls Adventure series) is awesome for so many reasons, though there is one reason that is especially important.
There's a fun and engaging story. Jess's parents work with teachers in various countries, so she is used to traveling internationally, but the story takes us easily into how she navigates new cultures with respect and tolerance for things she does not really understand, and with curiosity and joy to see new things and play with kids. In Thailand she gets to meet Nong Mai who is her own age. Nong Mai's parents are professional counterparts to Jess's parents.
The mystery begins when Jess learns that Nong Mai's family has had a strange disappearance of an amulet that's very important to the family. Accidents, explorations, adventures and tricks (how to make and read invisible ink!) ensue. Thailand is a real place that you would want to visit, where children you can relate to live, but which has really cool stuff like elephant rescue compounds and jungle roads and trails in which you can get lost.
The writing is high quality with dialogue and imagery perfect for advanced 2nd graders through maybe as high as 6th or 7th. It has an easy reading level, balanced between including lots of information, short and manageable sentences, engaging pacing, varied vocabulary, and inclusion of words from Thai. The illustrations help show how cool the adventures are and they show us the characters, who happen to be brown and Black.
But for me, best thing is that there's a way that Jess, the black girl who is the main character, is ordinary. The reader never has to think to themselves "gosh, she can do all this even though she's a girl!" or "I never knew any Black kids who had parents that were teachers and travelled to other countries." We need millions of books like this, where ordinary kids can read cool stories peopled by ordinary Black girls, doing awesome, ordinary things.
As a 4th grade teacher, I yearn for a flowering of books like this. The Pak-N-Go Girls website has bunches of books that are all multicultural in a variety of cultures and a variety of ways. The website also has a lot of resources for teachers.
There's a fun and engaging story. Jess's parents work with teachers in various countries, so she is used to traveling internationally, but the story takes us easily into how she navigates new cultures with respect and tolerance for things she does not really understand, and with curiosity and joy to see new things and play with kids. In Thailand she gets to meet Nong Mai who is her own age. Nong Mai's parents are professional counterparts to Jess's parents.
The mystery begins when Jess learns that Nong Mai's family has had a strange disappearance of an amulet that's very important to the family. Accidents, explorations, adventures and tricks (how to make and read invisible ink!) ensue. Thailand is a real place that you would want to visit, where children you can relate to live, but which has really cool stuff like elephant rescue compounds and jungle roads and trails in which you can get lost.
The writing is high quality with dialogue and imagery perfect for advanced 2nd graders through maybe as high as 6th or 7th. It has an easy reading level, balanced between including lots of information, short and manageable sentences, engaging pacing, varied vocabulary, and inclusion of words from Thai. The illustrations help show how cool the adventures are and they show us the characters, who happen to be brown and Black.
But for me, best thing is that there's a way that Jess, the black girl who is the main character, is ordinary. The reader never has to think to themselves "gosh, she can do all this even though she's a girl!" or "I never knew any Black kids who had parents that were teachers and travelled to other countries." We need millions of books like this, where ordinary kids can read cool stories peopled by ordinary Black girls, doing awesome, ordinary things.
As a 4th grade teacher, I yearn for a flowering of books like this. The Pak-N-Go Girls website has bunches of books that are all multicultural in a variety of cultures and a variety of ways. The website also has a lot of resources for teachers.
June 5, 2018
Fun to read with my daughters in Chiang Mai. Love the adventuresome girl characters. My girls loved the pictures.
January 22, 2018
Everyone loves a little adventure! I was very impress with how this story, not only was a fun mystery, but it introduces you to historical facts, culture, and the language of Thailand. It allows readers of all ages to dig dipper and learn more about another country. (I received this book free from Author for Multicultural Book Day, January 27) Miss T’s Book Room Approves!
January 27, 2018
****I received this book free from the Author for Multicultural Children's Book Day (January 27th, 2017). ****
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June 22, 2015
In this edition of the Pack-n-Go Girls, Jess Johnson flies with her family from Boston, MA to Thailand. Jess is well traveled due to her parents' interest in volunteer work with schools in other countries. In Chiang Mai, Thailand, Jess meets Nong May and her family. Nong May's family has been having a lot of bad luck, but Nong May and Jess are hoping to find and return the family treasure that could change their fortune. Together they brave disappointments, jungles, snakes, and more. Filled with fascinating information about the language, traditions and food of Thailand this is much more than a mystery story. Jess is immersed in the Thai culture and embraces the opportunity to learn about Nong May's corner of the world. A story for young girls everywhere that will inspire them to be thoughtful, independent, open minded, and intelligent girls just like Jess and Nong May. In the back is a bonus travel section about Thailand. It offers future travelers basic facts about the country, what to expect when you are there, simple words and phrases, and pages for note taking. Whether you know a girl headed for Thailand or simply one dreaming of adventures and mysteries, this is a great book for her.
June 19, 2015
Mystery of the Golden Temple follows Jess Johnson, an nine-year old African-American girl traveling with her mother and brother to Thailand. Jess is paired up with Nong May, the Thai daughter of her mom's colleague, and the story follows their early mishaps and adventures.
This was a delightful book and a quick read. At right around 100 pages and 10 chapters, it is a great fit for the emerging reader looking to move up from young fiction or easy readers into longer middle grade fiction. There's an illustration every chapter to help with comprehension too.
I really appreciated the diversity-focus of the book. The story does a great job of including culturally-specific details about Thailand and the Thais language in a way that is engaging and relevant to the story. There is a pronunciation guide and glossary in the back, and the character often provide pronunciation tips to each other in context as well.
This is a great series to get girls interested in travel and exploring other countries. I will definitely be picking up more of these for my classroom!
This was a delightful book and a quick read. At right around 100 pages and 10 chapters, it is a great fit for the emerging reader looking to move up from young fiction or easy readers into longer middle grade fiction. There's an illustration every chapter to help with comprehension too.
I really appreciated the diversity-focus of the book. The story does a great job of including culturally-specific details about Thailand and the Thais language in a way that is engaging and relevant to the story. There is a pronunciation guide and glossary in the back, and the character often provide pronunciation tips to each other in context as well.
This is a great series to get girls interested in travel and exploring other countries. I will definitely be picking up more of these for my classroom!
January 18, 2017
Mystery of the Golden Temple is more than a mystery story. The Pack-n-Go Girls series brings a fun way to get young readers to explore other cultures.
Mystery of the Golden Temple follows Jess Johnson, a nine-year old African-American girl traveling with her mother and brother from Boston to Thailand. In Chiang Mai, Thailand, Jess meets Nong May, the Thai daughter of her mom's colleague, and her family. Nong May's family has been having a lot of bad luck since they lost a special amulet. Nong May and Jess are hoping to find the family treasure that could change their future. While they venture and visit places in Thailand, they both learned from each other differences and similarities.
At the end of the story, the book provides a travel section, facts and a recipe that I would love to try. This is an excellent source for parents and teachers or families that would like to know about Thailand.
I recommend this book for all ages.
Mystery of the Golden Temple follows Jess Johnson, a nine-year old African-American girl traveling with her mother and brother from Boston to Thailand. In Chiang Mai, Thailand, Jess meets Nong May, the Thai daughter of her mom's colleague, and her family. Nong May's family has been having a lot of bad luck since they lost a special amulet. Nong May and Jess are hoping to find the family treasure that could change their future. While they venture and visit places in Thailand, they both learned from each other differences and similarities.
At the end of the story, the book provides a travel section, facts and a recipe that I would love to try. This is an excellent source for parents and teachers or families that would like to know about Thailand.
I recommend this book for all ages.
January 7, 2015
Ever since their family’s amulet disappeared, lots of bad luck has come the way of Nong May’s family. Jess and her family arrive for a visit and get lost in the Mystery of the Golden Temple – maybe they can bring some good luck back to the lovely orchid house.
Hott Review:
What I liked: “Mystery of the Golden Temple” is awesome! I loved how much I learned about the Thai language and people. There are tons of amazing facts and stories included while not feeling preachy or taking away from the mystery.
I can’t imagine anyone not enjoying this book, it’s so completely filled with amazingly vivid imagery that you feel like you’re in Thailand with the girls.
What I didn’t like: It ended a bit quickly.
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Author: Lisa Travis & Adam Turner (Ill)
Source: Kindle Free Read on October 27, 2014
Grade: B+
Ages: 6-12
Setting: Thailand
Series: Pack-n-Go Girls
Hott Review:
What I liked: “Mystery of the Golden Temple” is awesome! I loved how much I learned about the Thai language and people. There are tons of amazing facts and stories included while not feeling preachy or taking away from the mystery.
I can’t imagine anyone not enjoying this book, it’s so completely filled with amazingly vivid imagery that you feel like you’re in Thailand with the girls.
What I didn’t like: It ended a bit quickly.
More…
Author: Lisa Travis & Adam Turner (Ill)
Source: Kindle Free Read on October 27, 2014
Grade: B+
Ages: 6-12
Setting: Thailand
Series: Pack-n-Go Girls
October 25, 2014
I just adore this series of fun, educational books geared toward mystery, adventure and discovering new cultures! The illustrations, the writing, the glossaries, all combine to make a really well-done series that I would recommend for anyone with young girls in their lives. This whole series is such a fun way to get young readers to explore other cultures. Great series for parents and teachers.
October 29, 2014
Have loved this series from the start for it's sense of culture and place, all set in fictional world young readers can relate to. I especially liked the What to Know Before You Go section in this book. Makes me want to travel with my young nieces!
June 27, 2016
My niece LOVED this book! She really enjoyed the suspense of the characters searching for the temple through the jungle and fearing that they were being followed. She is looking forward to reading other books in the series - a home run hit with that 10 year old!
January 12, 2022
Reread 1-12-22. Hoping the grands will like it.
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