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The Crossroads

A Haunted Mystery

A Haunted Mystery

By Chris Grabenstein

By Chris Grabenstein

By Chris Grabenstein

By Chris Grabenstein

By Chris Grabenstein
Read by J.J. Myers

By Chris Grabenstein
Read by J.J. Myers

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Part of A Haunted Mystery

Part of A Haunted Mystery

Part of A Haunted Mystery

Paperback $9.99

May 12, 2009 | ISBN 9780375846984 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Ebook $6.99

May 27, 2008 | ISBN 9780375849688 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Audiobook Download $17.50

May 27, 2008 | 347 Minutes | 9-12 years

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    About The Crossroads

    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

    About The Crossroads

    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.

    About The Crossroads

    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.

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    About Chris Grabenstein

    When I talk to kids about my new book THE ISLAND OF DR. LIBRIS, I torture them with a tale of electronics deprivation.     “My main character, Billy Gillfoyle,” I say, “is spending the summer in a cabin on a lake. … More about Chris Grabenstein

    About Chris Grabenstein

    When I talk to kids about my new book THE ISLAND OF DR. LIBRIS, I torture them with a tale of electronics deprivation.     “My main character, Billy Gillfoyle,” I say, “is spending the summer in a cabin on a lake. … More about Chris Grabenstein

    About Chris Grabenstein

    When I talk to kids about my new book THE ISLAND OF DR. LIBRIS, I torture them with a tale of electronics deprivation.     “My main character, Billy Gillfoyle,” I say, “is spending the summer in a cabin on a lake. … More about Chris Grabenstein

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $9.99
    Published by Yearling
    May 12, 2009 | 352 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780375846984

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    May 27, 2008 | 368 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780375849688

    Category: Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Audiobook Download | $17.50
    Published by Listening Library
    May 27, 2008 | 347 Minutes | 9-12 years | ISBN 9780739367032

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    Praise

    Starred review, Booklist, May 1, 2008:
    "An absorbing psychological thriller . . . as well as a rip-roaring ghost story."

    Awards

    IRA CBC Children’s Choice WINNER

    Agatha Award-Best Children’s/Young Adult NOMINEE 2008

    Anthony Award NOMINEE 2009

    Indiana Young Hoosier Award NOMINEE

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