Word Travelers and the Taj Mahal Mystery

by Raj Holder

My Rating: 5/5 Stars

Goodreads Synopsis: Eddie and Molly-Jean are next door neighbors and best friends. One Saturday, Eddie's mom sends him up to the attic to get his great-grandpa's most prized possession (a book, of course). Eddie and Molly-Jean are suddenly transported to India where they must use their word knowledge to solve a mystery and help a new friend save his school. This new series will follow the two best friends as they discover the hidden stories behind common words. Using their Awesome Enchanted Book and a healthy dose of imagination, the daring duo transport themselves to exotic locales, always encountering new adventures and learning how different cultures have contributed to the English language along the way.

My Review: I really loved this story! As a teacher, I'm always looking for fun, educationally based stories for my students. This book is perfect! It felt very much like the books of The Magic Treehouse series in many ways, and I think that students will be able to connect with this because of the love and popularity of those books. I think that the book itself was the perfect length for grade school readers, and there were plenty of fun illustrations for them to enjoy while reading. As an adult, I learned a lot while reading this! I love the concept of learning the origins of some of our commonly used words! This is the first book in the series, and I can't wait for more. I'll definitely be adding this series to my classroom!

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.