A series of clues in Spanish lead four real kids down Californias famous Old Mission Trail In search of a solution to a mystery of history and hilarity This book was nominated for the prestigious 2004 Beatty AwardThe Beatty Award encourages the creation of quality childrens books highlighting California, its culture, heritage, history and future.Renaissance Learning, Inc now has Accelerated Reader quizzes for all of the Carole Marsh MysteriesTo visit their website, click here. Want a sneak preview of this great mystery? Click HERE to download the first three chapters (approximately 563 KB) Each mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that keep kids begging for moreEach mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, built-in book club and activities. Each Carole Marsh Mystery also has an Accelerated Reader quiz, a Lexile Level, and a Fountas & Pinnell guided reading level.