A mysterious map. Mardi Gras Masks. Boats on the Bayou. Four curious kids. And gobs of gators!

Mimi, Papa, Avery, Ella, Evan and Sadie head for the Louisiana bayou country, when Avery finds a mysterious map, strange events begin to occur! Suddenly they are all in the middle of a Cajun mystery involving curious clues, menacing alligators, spooky bayou boat rides, and... gulp... the legendary, scary rougarou?!

The young mystery solvers pursue clues around the bayou and New Orleans while learning about the culture, history, and natural environment of the area. It soon becomes a race against time as they try to find the treasure before the swamp monster finds them!

Below is the Reading Levels Guide for this book:

Grade Levels: 2-8

Lexile Measure: 720

Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level: Q

Developmental Assessment Level: 40

Like all of Carole Marsh Mysteries, The Mystery on the Bayou 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.