β Scribed by Strong, Karen
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
Cousins Sarah and Janie unearth a tragic event in their small Southern townβs history in this witty middle grade debut novel thatβs perfect for fans of Stella by Starlight ,The Ghosts of Tupelo Landing , and As Brave as You.
Twelve-year old Sarah is finally in charge. At last, she can spend her summer months reading her favorite science books and bossing around her younger brother, Ellis, instead of being worked to the bone by their overly strict grandmother, Mrs. Greene. But when their cousin, Janie, arrives for a visit, Sarah's plans are completely squashed.
Janie has a knack for getting into trouble and asks Sarah to take her to Creek Church: a landmark of their small town that she heard was haunted. It's also off-limits. Janie's sticky fingers lead Sarah, Ellis, and his best friend Jasper to uncover a deep-seated part of the town's past. With a bit of luck, this foursome will heal the place they call home and the people within it they call family.
This debut middle-grade novel will be available from Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers in May 2019.
Family life -- Fiction
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