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When a gleaming bamboo Garuda bird, which houses a sacred golden statue, disappears, Malee Wongsuwan enlists her school friends, Louise and Jean Dana, to recover the prized treasure. Despite warnings of danger, the Dana girls accept the case.
The trio’s investigation takes them far from their hometown, leading them through the glittering streets of Bangkok, the floating markets, and the golden Temple of the Dawn. Amid Bangkok’s vibrant canal life, they follow a trail of clues that culminate in a high‑stakes boat pursuit on the city’s waterways. Their persistence and keen detective skills ultimately confront a cunning international jewel thief and bring the stolen bird back to its rightful owner.
First publish date: 1973
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson
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