The Crossroads by Chris Grabenstein
Perfect for Halloween! From the New York Times bestselling author of Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library and coauthor of I Funny and Treasure Hunters, comes a series of spine-tingling mysteries to keep you up long after the lights go out.Zack, his dad, and new stepmother have just moved back to his father's hometown, not knowing that their new house has a dark history. Fifty years ago, a crazed killer caused an accident at the nearby crossroads that took 40 innocent lives. He died when his car hit a tree in a fiery crash, and his malevolent spirit has inhabited the tree ever since. During a huge storm, lightning hits the tree, releasing the spirit, who decides his evil spree isn't over . . . and Zack is directly in his sights.
Award-winning thriller author Chris Grabenstein fills his first book for younger readers with the same humorous and spine-tingling storytelling that has made him a fast favorite with adults.
★ "A rip-roaring ghost story."--Booklist, Starred
Chris Grabenstein is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Escape from Lemoncello's Library, Lemoncello's Library Olympics, and The Island of Doctor Libris, as well as the I Funny, House of Robots, and Treasure Hunters series, as well as Jacky Ha-Ha. Chris grew up going to St. Mary's Church. Every summer, I used to go to Gatorland, the beautiful Tiki Gardens, Weeki Wachee Springs, and Webb's City to see the talking mermaids. Chris' website is chrisgrabenstein.com. In May 2017, expect for Welcome to Wonderland #2: Beach Party Surf Monkey!
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780375846984 |
| ISBN 10 | 0375846980 |
| Title | The Crossroads |
| Author | Chris Grabenstein |
| Series | A Haunted Mystery |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2009-05-12 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Prizes | Winner of IRA CBC Children's Choice., Nominated for Agatha Award-Best Children's/Young Adult 2008, Nominated for Anthony Award 2009, Nominated for Indiana Young Hoosier Award. |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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