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Something Upstairs - by Avi (Paperback)

Something Upstairs - by  Avi (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>When 12-year-old Kenny Huldorf moves to Providence, Rhode Island, he soon discovers that his attic bedroom is haunted by the ghost of a teenage slave named Caleb. Before long, Caleb summons Kenny back in time, where Kenny finds himself entangled in Caleb's murder.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Avi's haunting ghost story is available for the first time as a Scholastic paperback!<p></p>When 12-year-old Kenny Huldorf moves to Providence, Rhode Island, he soon discovers that his attic bedroom is haunted by the ghost of a teenage slave named Caleb. Before long, Caleb summons Kenny back in time, where Kenny finds himself entangled in Caleb's murder and deeply troubled by the century-old injustice. Ultimately, it is up to Kenny to solve Caleb's murder or remain forever trapped in history. Part ghost story, part social commentary, this thought-provoking, hair-raising page turner from master tale spinner, Avi, is a perfect chilling summer read!<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Avi's work spans nearly every genre and has received nearly every major prize, including the Newbery Medal for <i>Crispin: The Cross of Lead</i> and Newbery Honors for <i>Nothing But the Truth</i> and <i>The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle</i>. Avi lives in Colorado. You can learn more about him online at avi-writer.com.

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