The Chinese New Year Mystery [Paperback]

WHAT'S CHINESE NEW YEAR WITHOUT A DRAGON?
The third-grade classes at Nancy's school are learning about Chinese culture, and they'll celebrate the Chinese New Year with a special parade. The highlight of the parade will be a dragon costume. Nancy's class is making it out of feathers, sequins, gold tassels, and red silk. But right before the big day, the dragon disappears!
Nancy, Bess, and George are in the New Year's spirit. They've enjoyed a delicious feast at the home of their classmate Mari Cheng. She's even lent the girls special Chinese outfits to wear. But without the dragon, there will be no parade. And that makes Nancy roaring mad!Chapter One: The Dragon Parade

Gung Hay Fat Choy! eight-year-old Nancy Drew said to her best friend Bess Marvin.

Bess sat down at her desk, which was across the aisle from Nancy's. The two girls were in Mrs. Reynolds's third-grade class at Carl Sandburg Elementary School. The first bell of the day was about to ring.

Bess frowned at Nancy. Gungwhat?

It means 'Wishing you good fortune and happiness' in Chinese, Nancy explained. That's what people say for Chinese New Year's. Mari taught me.

At that moment Mari Cheng walked into class. She gave Nancy and Bess a little wave.

The school bell jangled noisily. All the students took their seats. Mrs. Reynolds went to the front of the classroom and said, Good morning, everyone!

Good morning, Mrs. Reynolds, the class said all together.

First I want to tell you about a special art project we'll be doing with Ms. Frick starting tomorrow, Mrs. Reynolds announced. As you all know, we've been studying Chinese culture for the last month. And this week is the beginning of the Chinese New Year season.

George Fayne raised her hand. George was Bess's cousin and Nancy's other best friend. But we already had New Year's, George said, looking puzzled. It was on January first, right? So how can tlC±