Overview
Madeleine ""Lainie"" Stanton is about to become a local celebrity. Born at precisely midnight at the millennium, she's turning 12, and a TV station wants an interview. But when the reporter finds out Lainie's great-grandmother Madeleine was hanged for murder, the story threatens to blow up into something quite different. Racing against time to prove her ancestor was framed, Lainie and her two best friends follow clues that seem to come in a shocking way-from Madeleine herself. MADDIE'S GHOST is middle-grade fiction, contemporary and historical psychological suspense, woven around a young girl's race to solve a 1930s mystery involving her great-grandmother.
Full Product Details
Author: Carol Fisher Saller
Publisher: Duckweed Books
Imprint: Duckweed Books
Dimensions:
Width: 13.30cm
, Height: 1.40cm
, Length: 20.30cm
Weight: 0.281kg
ISBN: 9798986235349
Pages: 242
Publication Date: 15 August 2023
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
""Expertly plotted... An irresistible narrative, rich with exciting clues."" -Publishers Weekly Booklife (Editor's Pick) ""An exciting exploration of history, justice, and the long-lasting impact of the past on the present."" -5 stars, Readers' Favorite ""Spooky history meets bone-chilling mystery in this tightly written ghost story."" -Kate Hannigan, Author of Cape, Mask, and Boots ""Intricate plotting and convincing characterization. Lainie herself comes to life on the pages, a strong, flawed, believable girl."" -Paula Morrow, Children's book editor and librarian ""Mystery, ghosts, crushes, secret staircases, believable friendships, and librarians. A page-turner."" -Louise Brueggemann, Librarian
"""An exciting exploration of history, justice, and the long-lasting impact of the past on the present... Maddie's Ghost is a beautiful literary experience that effortlessly bridges the gap between multiple generations and timelines... A reminder of how perspective and history can shape our present... Targeted at younger audiences but appeals to all ages.""-5 stars, Readers' Favorite reviews ""Spooky history meets bone-chilling mystery in this tightly written ghost story-meant for only the bravest readers."" - Kate Hannigan, author of the historical fantasy series Cape, Mask, and Boots ""Intricate plotting and convincing characterization. I quickly warmed to the Uncs and Grampa Jack. Lainie's elderly trio hits just the right balance: supportive but not intrusive. Lainie herself comes to life on the pages, a strong, flawed, believable girl."" - Paula Morrow, children's book editor and librarian ""I would have loved this as a kid. Mystery, ghosts, crushes, secret staircases, believable friendships, and librarians. A page-turner."" - Louise Brueggemann, librarian ""A well-written book with a strong storyline. We never lose sight of what Lainie wants and how she goes about getting it. And I love how normal Lainie is."" Barbara Gregorich, author of Guide to Writing the Mystery Novel"
Author Information
Carol Fisher Saller lives in Chicago, where she is a contributing editor to The Chicago Manual of Style. Honors for her children's books include starred reviews, Bankstreet Best, Kirkus Best, and NCSS/CBC Notables.
