Reviews"Another well-done, action-packed mystery from Hahn. . . . Just the right amount of frightening and dangerous elements to entice readers." -- School Library Journal "As always, [Hahn] is brilliant at establishing tone--eerie, creepy and surreal. The 'cold case' mystery, the over-the-top fun of the Magic Forest scenes and the even darker mysteries of friendship and school life will make this a sure hit." -- Kirkus Reviews, As always, (Hahn) is brilliant at establishing tone-eerie, creepy and surreal. The 'cold case' mystery, the over-the-top fun of the Magic Forest scenes and the even darker mysteries of friendship and school life make this a sure hit., "As always, [Hahn] is brilliant at establishing tone--eerie, creepy and surreal. The 'cold case' mystery, the over-the-top fun of the Magic Forest scenes and the even darker mysteries of friendship and school life will make this a sure hit.-- Kirkus Reviews "Another well-done, action-packed mystery from Hahn. . . . Just the right amount of frightening and dangerous elements to entice readers.-- School Library Journal, Winner of the 2010 Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery As always, [Hahn] is brilliant at establishing tone-eerie, creepy and surreal. The 'cold case' mystery, the over-the-top fun of the Magic Forest scenes and the even darker mysteries of friendship and school life will make this a sure hit.- Kirkus Reviews Another well-done, action-packed mystery from Hahn. . . . Just the right amount of frightening and dangerous elements to entice readers.- School Library Journal, "As always, [Hahn] is brilliant at establishing tone-eerie, creepy and surreal. The 'cold case' mystery, the over-the-top fun of the Magic Forest scenes and the even darker mysteries of friendship and school life will make this a sure hit."-Kirkus Reviews "Another well-done, action-packed mystery from Hahn. . . . Just the right amount of frightening and dangerous elements to entice readers."-School Library Journal, Winner of the 2010 Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery eoeAs always, [Hahn] is brilliant at establishing tonee"eerie, creepy and surreal. The e~cold casee(tm) mystery, the over-the-top fun of the Magic Forest scenes and the even darker mysteries of friendship and school life will make this a sure hit.ee" Kirkus Reviews eoeAnother well-done, action-packed mystery from Hahn. . . . Just the right amount of frightening and dangerous elements to entice readers.ee" School Library Journal, Winner of the 2010 Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery "As always, [Hahn] is brilliant at establishing tone-eerie, creepy and surreal. The 'cold case' mystery, the over-the-top fun of the Magic Forest scenes and the even darker mysteries of friendship and school life will make this a sure hit."- Kirkus Reviews "Another well-done, action-packed mystery from Hahn. . . . Just the right amount of frightening and dangerous elements to entice readers."- School Library Journal, Winner of the 2010 Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery "As always, [Hahn] is brilliant at establishing tone-eerie, creepy and surreal. The 'cold case' mystery, the over-the-top fun of the Magic Forest scenes and the even darker mysteries of friendship and school life will make this a sure hit."-Kirkus Reviews "Another well-done, action-packed mystery from Hahn. . . . Just the right amount of frightening and dangerous elements to entice readers."-School Library Journal, Winner of the 2010 Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery 'As always, [Hahn] is brilliant at establishing tone'eerie, creepy and surreal. The 'cold case' mystery, the over-the-top fun of the Magic Forest scenes and the even darker mysteries of friendship and school life will make this a sure hit.'' Kirkus Reviews 'Another well-done, action-packed mystery from Hahn. . . . Just the right amount of frightening and dangerous elements to entice readers.'' School Library Journal, Winner of the 2010 Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery "As always, [Hahn] is brilliant at establishing tone-eerie, creepy and surreal. The 'cold case' mystery, the over-the-top fun of the Magic Forest scenes and the even darker mysteries of friendship and school life will make this a sure hit."- Kirkus Reviews "Another well-done, action-packed mystery from Hahn. . . . Just the right amount of frightening and dangerous elements to entice readers."- School Library Journal, Winner of the 2010 Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery "As always, [Hahn] is brilliant at establishing tone--eerie, creepy and surreal. The 'cold case' mystery, the over-the-top fun of the Magic Forest scenes and the even darker mysteries of friendship and school life will make this a sure hit."-- Kirkus Reviews "Another well-done, action-packed mystery from Hahn. . . . Just the right amount of frightening and dangerous elements to entice readers."-- School Library Journal, Winner of an Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery "As always, [Hahn] is brilliant at establishing tone--eerie, creepy and surreal. The 'cold case' mystery, the over-the-top fun of the Magic Forest scenes and the even darker mysteries of friendship and school life will make this a sure hit."-- Kirkus Reviews "Another well-done, action-packed mystery from Hahn. . . . Just the right amount of frightening and dangerous elements to entice readers."-- School Library Journal
Grade FromFifth Grade
SynopsisTwo friends set out to solve the years-old mystery of a murder, testing their friendship and placing them in danger, in this creepy thriller by suspense master Mary Downing Hahn., Winner of the Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery Two friends set out to solve the years-old mystery of a murder, testing their friendship and placing them in danger, in this creepy thriller by suspense master Mary Downing Hahn. A pair of thirteen-year-old boys investigate the unsolved theft and murder that took place in the old house one boy's family has just moved into. Their quest takes them to the highest and lowest levels of society in their small Maryland town, and eventually to a dark and derelict amusement park where someone will go to any length to shut down their investigation for good. Themes of adjusting to a new town, navigating complex friendships, and resisting a bully are deftly explored in this eerie page-turner.