Sammy Keyes and the Skeleton Man (Yearling Books)
Readers rate it 4.2 (9 on Hardcover)
Released Mar 1, 2001 · Rebound by Sagebrush
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This is a middle-grade mystery with a Halloween setting that includes some mild spookiness and a crime to solve, but nothing graphically violent or truly frightening. Sammy Keyes is resourceful and curious, using her wits rather than violence to uncover the truth. The book rewards honesty and persistence while gently exploring themes of theft and revenge. It's appropriate for readers who enjoy age-appropriate mysteries with a slightly suspenseful tone.
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What does Frankenstein have that a skeleton wants?Sounds like a bad Halloween joke. But Sammy Keyes isn't laughing. She's the one who collided with the skeleton while he was making his getaway. And she's the one who discovered Frankenstein tied to a chair with his head twisted around. Someone's taken "trick or treat" w... What does Frankenstein have that a skeleton wants?Sounds like a bad Halloween joke. But Sammy Keyes isn't laughing. She's the one who collided with the skeleton while he was making his getaway. And she's the one who discovered Frankenstein tied to a chair with his head twisted around. Someone's taken "trick or treat" way too far.When Sammy tries to puzzle out what really happened Halloween night, she's amazed at how many people have something to hide -- and how far they'll go to keep their disguises intact.Of course, Sammy's got a few secrets herself. And more than a few tricks up her sleeve. She'll need them all to unravel this tale of greed and grudges and getting even...From the Hardcover edition.
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- Fiction
- Halloween
- Halloween in fiction
- Mystery and detective stories
- Juvenile Fiction
- Mystery
- Children's fiction
- Horror stories
- Young Adult
- Adventure
- Children's audiobooks
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ISBN 9780613161879 · Rebound by Sagebrush