Search for the Shadowman (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780440411284)

For fans of Gillian Flynn, Caroline Cooney, and R.L. Stine comes Search for the Shadowman from four-time Edgar Allen Poe Young Adult Mystery Award winner Joan Lowery Nixon.

Twelve-year-old Andy Thomas isn't thrilled with his teacher's assignment to explore family history. But when he starts asking questions about his ancestors, he is surprised to discover a black sheep named Coley Joe Bonner. No one wants to discuss what happened in the family's past. Everyone, including Andy's own relatives, advises him to stop his investigation. But Andy continues and searches everywhere, from the Internet to the local cemetery, to discover the truth. Will Andy's search hurt those he loves or make them realize that it's never too late to seek social justice?

"A riveting tale of suspense set against a background of fascinating historical context." -School Library Journal

"Hints of disgrace and treachery...children will read the story for the fun of guessing who is warning Andy off the case." -Booklist

Author: Joan Lowery Nixon
ISBN-10: 0440411289
ISBN-13: 9780440411284
Publisher: Rh Childrens Books
Language: English
Published: 04/07/1998
Pages: 149
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 7.64h x 5.21w x 0.53d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.9
Point Value: 4
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 14144 / Search for the Shadowman

Award: Virginia Readers Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Nutmeg Book Award - Nominee
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 05/26/1998