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.
The Crossroads: A Haunted Mystery by Chris Grabenstein
Chris Grabenstein is the Anthony Award-winning author of "Tilt a Whirl, Mad Mouse," and "Whack a Mole." He used to write TV and radio commercials and has written for the Muppets. Currently, Chris and his wife live in New York City with three cats and a dog named Fred, who starred in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang "on Broadway.
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers; First Edition (May 27, 2008)
Language: English
Hardcover: 336 pages
ISBN-10: 0375846972
ISBN-13: 9780375846977
Reading age: 9 - 12 years
Lexile measure: 620L
Grade level: 4 - 7
Item Weight: 1 pounds
Dimensions: 5.9 x 1.11 x 8.56 inches
Young reader - Juvenile Fiction | Horror
-Family life -Connecticut
-Ghosts -Stepmothers
-Guilt -Traffic accidents
-Moving, Household
OCLC Number: OCLC#162118786
Awards: Agatha Awards | Winner | Children/Young Adult | 2008 ; Anthony Awards | Winner | Children/Young Adult | 2009 ; Young Hoosier Book Award | Nominee | Middle Grades | 2011
Dewey: FIC
LCCN: 2007024803
Lexile Level: 620