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The Secret of the Missing Grave
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From School Library Journal
"Bean and Ab always spend their summers together on the Maine island where Bean lives. This year, Bean tells Ab that the boarding house where she is staying with her parents is haunted, and the two friends become immersed in the history of the house and solving a mystery involving missing treasure and stolen paintings. When they discover an intricate pulley system that makes a floor rise, thus revealing a hidden tunnel, the two escape serious harm just as the floor stops inches from crushing them against the ceiling. This well-structured tale never loses momentum. Bean and Ab are likable characters who move through the story, unearthing clues that take them closer to solving a mystery that has existed for more than 100 years. Their youthful enthusiasm, investigative prowess, and endearing friendship make for interesting characterization. The carefully orchestrated chapters and the fast pace will hold children's attention throughout."
Dana Wilde - Bangor Daily News, Sunday Book Review
"The Secret of the Missing Grave is an impossible-to-put-down mystery for readers aged eight to fourteen (and adults with a child-like sense of adventure!). Suspense builds neatly from chapter to chapter, and the ending is richly satisfying."
The Horn Book
"Crossman's Secret of the Missing Grave is a gripping and well-imagined adventure mystery."
Portland Press Herald
"Be warned...you'll find this suspenseful volume as fascinating as your youngster will."
From School Library Journal
"Bean and Ab always spend their summers together on the Maine island where Bean lives. This year, Bean tells Ab that the boarding house where she is staying with her parents is haunted, and the two friends become immersed in the history of the house and solving a mystery involving missing treasure and stolen paintings. When they discover an intricate pulley system that makes a floor rise, thus revealing a hidden tunnel, the two escape serious harm just as the floor stops inches from crushing them against the ceiling. This well-structured tale never loses momentum. Bean and Ab are likable characters who move through the story, unearthing clues that take them closer to solving a mystery that has existed for more than 100 years. Their youthful enthusiasm, investigative prowess, and endearing friendship make for interesting characterization. The carefully orchestrated chapters and the fast pace will hold children's attention throughout."
Dana Wilde - Bangor Daily News, Sunday Book Review
"The Secret of the Missing Grave is an impossible-to-put-down mystery for readers aged eight to fourteen (and adults with a child-like sense of adventure!). Suspense builds neatly from chapter to chapter, and the ending is richly satisfying."
The Horn Book
"Crossman's Secret of the Missing Grave is a gripping and well-imagined adventure mystery."
Portland Press Herald
"Be warned...you'll find this suspenseful volume as fascinating as your youngster will."
192 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 24, 2010
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December 17, 2019
Amazing author! No matter what your age, you are on the edge of your seat! Not only in this book, but in every book he has written! Thank you for your passion for writing great stories!
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