The Ghost at Judy Creek Station: An Acorn Mystery - Paperback
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The Ghost at Judy Creek Station: An Acorn Mystery - Paperback
$13.50
by Laura Meagher (Author), Laurie Cameron (Author)
Something is amiss in the village of Beecher. The old Hoffman house is being visited by a spiteful ghost, bizarre acts of vandalism wreak havoc at an old railroad station, and big-city thugs are running amok. It's certainly not what Simon expects when he is suddenly dropped into his grandparents' home-in the middle of the biggest, flattest cornfield in the world-for the entire summer.
This book is one of three Acorn Mysteries, a middle grade series, that successfully balances classic storytelling with modern appeal, and it immediately stands out for doing exactly that. The three mysteries feel like a thoughtful revival of the timeless adventure format many of us grew up loving. Simon and Aaron are curious, intelligent, and independent, and the story value how they think rather than how they look or who they like. That alone sets the series apart in today's children's market. The Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys influence is clear, but the execution is fresh, accessible, and grounded in contemporary sensibilities. As I looked more closely, the strength of the positioning became apparent. Parents, educators, and librarians are actively searching for books that encourage critical thinking, confidence, and curiosity, especially for young girls, and Acorn Mysteries delivers that in a way that feels organic rather than instructional. Reviews like the one from the Kankakee Illinois Daily Journal reinforce how strongly the series resonates with adult gatekeepers as well as young readers. -- Thomas RankinAuthor Biography
Laurie Cameron was born in Montana and moved to the Washington, D.C. area after finishing college. There she met her husband and took up the nomadic life in the U.S. Foreign Service. For more than twenty years, she has lived and traveled throughout many parts of Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America. She has two sons who are both in the Peace Corps. Laura Meagher was born and raised in Plainfield, Illinois, and continues to reside in that same Chicago suburb today with her husband, Joe, and three beautiful children. She received her bachelor's degree in elementary education and her master of arts in teaching. Laura is currently in her thirteenth year of teaching in the public school system. They have been writing kids' mysteries together since 2008.
Number of Pages: 150
Dimensions: 0.32 x 8 x 5.25 IN
Publication Date: May 17, 2012
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