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Mystery of the Golden Temple
(Pack-n-Go Girls Adventures - Thailand #1)
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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
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Paperback, 118 pages
Published
June 17th 2014
by WorldTrek Publishing
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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 t
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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, ...more
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, ...more

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 th
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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!

****I received this book free from the Author for Multicultural Children's Book Day (January 27th, 2017). ****
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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
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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 a ...more
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 a ...more

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 Ma ...more
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 Ma ...more

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.
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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 myste ...more
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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 myste ...more

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.

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!
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Lisa 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 h
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