The Crossroads

Chris Grabenstein

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Random House USA Inc
12 May 2009

Series: A Haunted Mystery

From the New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library comes the first book in the Haunted Mysteries series. When 12-year-old Zack moves to Connecticut, he discovers an old tree and a haunted crossroads that may be even more sinister than they seem-now with a brand-new cover!

Perfect for Halloween! From theNew York Timesbestselling author ofEscape From Mr. Lemoncello's Libraryand coauthor ofI FunnyandTreasure Hunters, comes a series of spine-tingling mysteries to keep you up long after the lights go out.

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.

★""A rip-roaring ghost story.""-Booklist,Starred

By: Chris Grabenstein
Imprint: Random House USA Inc
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 194mm, Width: 132mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 274g
ISBN: 9780375846984
ISBN 10: 0375846980
Series: A Haunted Mystery
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 12 May 2009
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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. You can visit him (and Fred) at www.chrisgrabenstein.com.