The Mystery at Hollywood

Christina, Grant, Mimi and Papa fly The Mystery Girl into Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, CA and travel to glamorous Hollywood, only to find themselves involved in a mystery searching for a glittery rhinestone. The mystery is action packed as they tour all of Hollywood's famous tourist attractions, experience California cuisine, and an earthquake. Along the way, they meet a few strange characters including an obnoxious Lucy impersonator, a menacing Spiderman, and a mysterious guide at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum.


LOOK what's inside this mystery - people, places, history and more! 

Places in California: La Brea Tar Pits • Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel • Hollywood Boulevard • Grauman's Chinese Theatre • Paramount Studios • The Griffith Observatory • Hollywood Forever Cemetery • Madame Tussauds Wax Museum • The Disney Soda Fountain • Hollywood and Highlands Center • El Capitan Theater • Kodak Theater • Lucy Park • Hollywood Bowl • iFly Hollywood • Mount Hollywood


Science Facts: Smog • Earthquakes and tremors • Fossils • Prehistoric animals including mastodons, giant sloths and saber-toothed cats • Santa Ana Winds and Fires


Famous People: Charlie Chaplin • Shirley Temple • Greta Garbo • Marilyn Monroe • Montgomery Clift • John Wayne • the Beatles


History: The Hollywood sign • The Academy Awards • Classic Movie Stars • Movie Production • Silent films • Stars on Hollywood Boulevard • Golden Age of Hollywood • the Writer's Guild • Mausoleum • Max Factor • The Civil War


Like all of Carole Marsh Mysteries, this mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that will keep kids begging for more! This mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, built-in book club and activities.


Below is the Reading Levels Guide for this book:

Grade Levels: 3-6

Accelerated Reader Reading Level: 4.2

Accelerated Reader Points: 2

Accelerated Reader Quiz Number: 143636

Lexile Measure: 590

Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level: Q

Developmental Assessment Level: 40