A to Z Mysteries: The Kidnapped King
by Ron Roy
Random House Books for Young Readers 2000
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- teamwork
- problem-solving
- bravery
- loyalty
- justice
- resourcefulness
About this book
When the king and queen of the tiny nation of Costra are kidnapped, their son, Prince Sammi, hides out in Dink’s hometown of Green Lawn—until he disappears too. Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose race to follow clues, crack codes, and outsmart suspects to bring the royal family home. Short chapters, plenty of action, and a page-turning mystery make this a great fit for newly independent readers. Fans love the teamwork, clever twists, and the feeling of solving the case right alongside the trio.
Setting: Green Lawn, a contemporary small-town U.S. setting, with visiting royalty from the fictional country of Costra
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is A to Z Mysteries: The Kidnapped King right for my child?
Yes — A to Z Mysteries: The Kidnapped King is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3.6, which is typical for 3rd grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include friendship, teamwork, problem-solving.
How long does it take to read A to Z Mysteries: The Kidnapped King?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, A to Z Mysteries: The Kidnapped King takes around 1.4h to finish. The book has 11,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does A to Z Mysteries: The Kidnapped King have an AR quiz?
Yes — A to Z Mysteries: The Kidnapped King has an AR quiz available, worth 1 point. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is A to Z Mysteries: The Kidnapped King?
A to Z Mysteries: The Kidnapped King has an AR reading level of 3.6, which places it at a 3rd grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.