Ghost in the Machine
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009 · Est. 4 hour read

Ghost in the Machine

By Patrick Carman

Part of the Skeleton Creek series

Uncover the eerie secrets of Skeleton Creek through cryptic journals and videos.

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212 pages· 28,504 words· Est. 4 hour read
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In Skeleton Creek, strange events unfold as Ryan and Sarah delve into the town's mysteries. Ryan documents their findings in his journal, while Sarah captures eerie happenings on video. Their investigation leads them to the dredge, a place shrouded in secrets. Communicating through texts and midnight meetings, they unravel a chilling mystery. What dark truths will they uncover, and at what cost?

From the publisher

From The New York Times Best Seller author, Patrick Carman, Skeleton Creek is a fast-paced detective series that alternates between book and video. Strange things are happening in Skeleton Creek…and Ryan and Sarah are trying to find out why. Ryan writes down everything in his journal, and Sarah records everything in video. The two continue their investigation of the mysterious happenings at the dredge by communicating through text messages, midnight meetings, Ryan’s journals watching Sarah’s videos using links and passwords given throughout the book. Winner of Nevada Young Readers’ Award and Pennsylvania Young Reader’s Choice Awards. Shortlisted and nominated for New Mexico Land of Enchantment Book Award, Children’s Book Council “Book of the Year”, Delaware Diamonds Award, and Oregon Battle of the Books Award.

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Format
Pages
212
Words
28,504
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Themes & topics
Books about mystery and suspenseBooks about teenagers and friendshipBooks about small townsBooks about friendshipBooks about best friends
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Book details

Publication
Published
April 15, 2021
First published
October 1, 2009
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781953380111

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