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Apr 07, 1998 | ISBN 9780440411284 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program
Oct 31, 2012 | ISBN 9780307823427 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
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Apr 07, 1998 | ISBN 9780440411284 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Oct 31, 2012 | ISBN 9780307823427 | Middle Grade (8-12)
For fans of Gillian Flynn, Caroline Cooney, and R.L. Stine comes Search for the Shadowman from four-time Edgar Allen Poe Young Adult Mystery Award winner Joan Lowery Nixon. Twelve-year-old Andy Thomas isn’t thrilled with his teacher’s assignment to explore family history. But when he starts asking questions about his ancestors, he is surprised to discover a black sheep named Coley Joe Bonner. No one wants to discuss what happened in the family’s past. Everyone, including Andy’s own relatives, advises him to stop his investigation. But Andy continues and searches everywhere, from the Internet to the local cemetery, to discover the truth. Will Andy’s search hurt those he loves or make them realize that it’s never too late to seek social justice? “A riveting tale of suspense set against a background of fascinating historical context.” –School Library Journal “Hints of disgrace and treachery…children will read the story for the fun of guessing who is warning Andy off the case.” –Booklist
“In every story I write I give a great deal of thought to the main character, because the story is his, or hers. The direction of the story is determined by the main character’s ambitions and reactions. The main character… More about Joan Lowery Nixon
Arkansas Charlie May Simon Master List WINNER 1998
Maine Student Book Master List WINNER 1997
Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award NOMINEE 1999
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