Burning Secrets

by Steve Brezenoff, Tou Vue (Illustrator)

Overview

Two boys and their mother spend a week fixing up an old mansion that belonged to their mysterious Great-Uncle. An ancient family secret lies somewhere within that sealed-up house.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781598899207
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	09/01/2008
Series:	Vortex Books
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.40(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	590L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Steve Brezenoff is the author of more than fifty middle-grade chapter books, including the Field Trip Mysteries series, the Ravens Pass series of thrillers, and the Return to the Titanic series. He's also written three young-adult novels, Guy in Real Life; Brooklyn, Burning; and The Absolute Value of -1. In his spare time, he enjoys video games, cycling, and cooking. Steve lives in Minneapolis with his wife, Beth, and their son and daughter. .

Table of Contents

The giant house — Larry the handyman — The goblin's door — The old man — A stranger inside — Sheriff Newcomb — Shock — The scraper — Scratches — The fountain — The log — Burning treasure.

Editorial Reviews

With their mother, Roy and his brother Jason move into a spooky old mansion that belonged to their great-uncle Mel. Encounters with a weird old man, and the discovery of a secret cupboard create an air of mystery and suspense. Stone Arch targets intermediate grade level students with books for the struggling and reluctant reader. Short writing prompts and discussion questions follow as well as the tie into the ancient Greek tale of Meleager. Recommended.

Pennsylvania School Library Association