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Epic Adventures
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2022 · Est. 6 hour read
Danger at Dead Man's Pass
Written by M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman · Illustrated by Elisa Paganelli
Book #4 in the Adventures on Trains series
A young detective faces a family curse and haunted railway mystery.
272 pages· 52,385 words· Est. 6 hour read
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Twelve-year-old Hal Beck, an artist and budding detective, is drawn into a chilling mystery involving a family curse and a haunted railway. Invited by Baron Essenbach, Hal and his Uncle Nat must uncover the truth behind the Kratzenstein family's dark legend—a supposed deal with the devil. As they go undercover, strange occurrences escalate, challenging Hal to solve the supernatural puzzle before time runs out. Can Hal unravel the secrets of the past and save the present, or will the curse claim another victim? Dive into this thrilling adventure and discover the truth lurking in the shadows.
From the publisher
Curses aren’t real…are they?
Twelve-year-old artist and budding railway detective Hal Beck is back on the case. This time, he and his Uncle Nat have been invited by Baron Essenbach to help solve a mystery…a supernatural one. Because Essenbach thinks there might be something going on with his wife’s family, the Kratzensteins. They are powerful German railway tycoons who are very rich—and maybe cursed.
After all, legend says that an ancestor of the Kratzensteins once made a deal with the devil.
Hal and Uncle Nat agree to help going undercover to spend time with the family and investigate. As more and more weirdness happens, can Hal solve this paranormal puzzle before it’s too late?
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 272
- Words
- 52,385
- Reading age
- 10–14
- Audience
- Middle Grade
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- March 15, 2022
- Publisher
- Feiwel Friends
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781250222961
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