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| Cemetery Street | 
 enlarge | Author: Brenda Seabrooke
Publisher: Holiday House
Category: Book
List Price: $16.95
Buy New: $7.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 1331165
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 188
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.8 x 0.9
ISBN: 0823421155
EAN: 9780823421152
ASIN: 0823421155
Publication Date: October 15, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Edition: First Edition; Brand New with Dustjacket - No Remainder Mark
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Product Description
An engaging, often humourous, new-kid-at-school story combined with a spooky and suspenseful mystery in a can't-put-down novel guaranteed to delight readers ages 8-12. It was bad enough that Courtney's mom, recently divorced from her latest husband, has moved the family all the way from Vermont to Florida; but when she rented a rattletrap house on Cemetery Street, it was just too much! Fifteen-year-old Courtney is used to being uprooted, to being the practical member of the family, to looking out for her half brother, Bucky. She's smart and sensible and knows how to stay invisible at each new school she attends. But living on Cemetery Street proves to be more of a challenge than even Courtney can handle. It brings her unwanted celebrity at school; attention from Josh, a handsome classmate, who recruits her to do a "how kids decorate their lockers" column for the school paper; and involvement in an escalating mystery. The creepy cemetery and surrounding jungle next to her house are a bit spooky, but Courtney doesn't really believe in ghosts. Then strange things start happening. Lights flicker in the graveyard; tombs are desecrated with satanic markings; an innocent puppy is mysteriously killed. Suspense builds as Courtney and Josh investigate enntombment. Solid detective work leads the young investigative reporters to uncover a diabolical publicity stunt by a celebrated author and his henchman. Fast paced and suspenseful, this perfect-for-Halloween mystery also offers an engaging and affecting story of fragile family bonds and fledgling friendships.
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| Customer Reviews:
smarter than hannah montana September 14, 2008
i love this book!!! its like hannah montanah but smarter and easier to relate to. i love the combination of funny and spooky and the mystery.
A Great Read for Middle School Girls September 29, 2008
This book was smart, funny, and engaging. It's also the perfect length. Middle school girls will love it, and so will their moms.
 Cemetery Street October 29, 2008
A great YA novel without the excess "edginess." Seabrooke blends mystery with teenage turmoil to create a terrific read for intermediate readers that want characters like themselves. Readers will cheer for the sassy protagonist as she deals with being the new kid (again), having a mother who is less than adequate as a parent, and having the responsibility of a younger sibling. The spooky setting and plot twists will keep readers turning pages to get to the exciting conclusion. A great read for Halloween or anytime you want a scare!
John's Opinion November 2, 2008
I found this to be a refreshing and intriguing work by Ms Seabrook. Definitely a "must read" for young readers and a good addition to a teen's collection. It was an excellent mix of young adult drama, mystery, and Halloween Fun. Highly recommended.
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