The Creepy Campout Girl Scout Mystery — Carole Marsh

Seriously, what's more fun than camping out?! Sleeping under the stars? Roasting hot dogs over an open fire? Biting into ooey-gooey s'mores? Telling ghost stories in the moonlight? Waking up to a magnificent sunrise coming over the horizon?

When you read this book, you'll join a group of Girl Scouts on a spooky, spirited romp in the great outdoors. Besides having loads of fun, the girls in this story learn a lot about independence, trying new things, getting along with others, and surviving when away from the comforts of home.

You'll learn those same lessons when you're camping out. And be assured that those experiences will turn into valuable nuggets of wisdom you and every other Girl Scout will take with you along the journey of life!

So, settle into a comfortable chair and join our Girl Scouts as they get outside, get to work, get challenged, and giggle a LOT in the Creepy Campout Mystery!

One Legendary Lizard, One Curious Cache, One Cryptic Lake, and Two Dastardly Dudes equals one ominous outdoor adventure. Ella and her friend Kiara are excited about a weekend Girl Scout campout with big sister Avery and her friend Pari. But when Ella's sash goes missing shortly after their arrival, Ella becomes suspicious. Who took it? Was it another camper, or someone (or something!) else? Soon, the girls are drawn into an even greater mystery involving a mysterious madam, a ludicrous legend, and even a freaky, five-legged frog! What's really going on at Cryptic Lake???

Like all of Carole Marsh's 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. The Creepy Campout Girl Scout Mystery also includes a built-in book club that includes Talk About It, Bring It To Life, a Scavenger Hunt and a Girl Scout Glossary.

Below is the Reading Levels Guide for this book:
Grade Levels: 2-5
Accelerated Reader Reading Level: 4.4
Accelerated Reader Points: 3
Accelerated Reader Quiz Number: 178935
Lexile Measure: 690
Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level: P
Developmental Assessment Level: 36

Carole Marsh has created a FREE 12-page Troop Leader Guide to use in conjunction with the Creepy Campout Scout Mystery. Once your troop has finished reading the book, follow up with all the fun activities in this Troop Leader Guide! You can use selected activities in one meeting or spread them out over several meetings to prolong the fun. Either way, your girls will love it! And best of all - many of the activities will help your scouts attain several badges for Brownies, Juniors, and Cadettes!

Some of the fun activities include:
Find the Words
Crossword Puzzle
Let's Take Some Pictures! - fulfills Step #2 and #4 for the Digital Photograph Badge!
Spot the Differences! â€" fulfills Step #1 of the Junior Detective Badge!
Decode a Secret Message - fulfills Step #5 of the Junior Detective Badge!
Understanding an Environmental Problem- fulfils Step #4 of the Animal Habitat Badge!
Geocaching!
Let's Write!
Recipes All Girl Scouts Will Enjoy!
A Sing-Along Time

Click HERE to view the Troop Leader Guide online or click HERE to download the PDF.

Want a sneak peak? Read the first three chapters HERE.