Kay's Story, 1934
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Kay's Story, 1934

By Adele Whitby

Part of the Secrets of the Manor series

A mysterious benefactor aids a struggling family, revealing an 80-year-old secret.

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147 pages· 26,610 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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During the Great Depression, Kay Vandermeer and her family face financial ruin. A mysterious benefactor buys their heirlooms for more than they're worth, raising questions about his motives. As the Vandermeers grapple with this enigma, a long-buried family secret is poised to surface. Who is this man, and what does he want in return? Unravel the mystery in this thrilling conclusion to the Secrets of the Manor series, where the past and present collide, revealing truths hidden for decades. Will the Vandermeers find salvation or uncover more than they bargained for?

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In this stunning conclusion to the Chatswood family’s story, the first story arc of the Secrets of the Manor series, a mysterious benefactor helps the Vandermeers during the Great Depression–and readers finally discover the family’s biggest secret! The Great Depression is raging across America and even the Vandermeers have fallen on hard times. In an attempt to stay afloat, Kay and her parents have started living in the guest cottage and getting Vandermeer Manor ready for renters. Money starts coming in when a mysterious man purchases some family heirlooms, but questions are raised when it comes to light that the wealthy benefactor has knowingly paid more money for the heirlooms than they are actually worth. Who is he, why does he want to help the Vandermeers, and what does he want in return? In this sixth installment of Secrets of the Manor, the biggest family secret will finally be revealed–a secret that’s been hidden away for eighty years. Have you followed the trail of clues that were sprinkled throughout the first five books? Discover the truth in this thrilling conclusion to the first arc of this fascinating historical fiction series! And don’t miss the next books in the Secrets of the Manor series coming in Summer 2015–featuring a new family with its own set of intriguing secrets!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
147
Words
26,610
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
740L
Themes & topics
Books about moneyBooks about familyBooks about cousinsBooks about Rhode IslandBooks about girls and women
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.9
F&P level
~R
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
171875
Publication
Published
January 20, 2015
First published
January 6, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781481427555

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