The Dead Man in Indian Creek
Sale price
$759
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1990 · Est. 4 hour read

The Dead Man in Indian Creek

By Mary Downing Hahn

Two boys find a body and uncover deadly secrets that put their lives at risk.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,969 ratings
144 pages· 29,327 words· Est. 4 hour read
$7.99Save 5%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Matt and Parker's camping trip turns sinister when they discover a body in Indian Creek. Suspicions arise around George Evans, a local antiques dealer, but the boys' curiosity leads them to a dangerous secret. As they delve deeper, they uncover a web of deceit that threatens their lives and possibly implicates Parker's mother. Can they outsmart the murderous adults determined to silence them, or will they become the next victims? The stakes are high, and time is running out as they race to unravel the mystery before it's too late.

From the publisher

At the same time that Matt and Parker find the body of the dead man in the creek, they recognize George Evans, the owner of the antique shop where Parker’s mother works. “Good, well-constructed entertainment.” – Kirkus Reviews

At a glance
Format
Pages
144
Words
29,327
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
820L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about familyBooks about social themesBooks about boys and menBooks about murder
For readers who can't stop at one

The next favorite is already out there.

Age-appropriate books selected to help their love of reading grow, delivered right to their door.

Find their book club
Bookroo club box with books for growing readers
The author

More from Mary Downing Hahn

Explore Mary's bookshelf
Deep and Dark and Dangerous
Sale price
$799

Deep and Dark and Dangerous

Ages 10–12 · 2007

Wait Till Helen Comes

Ages 9–12 · 1986
The Old Willis Place
Sale price
$899

The Old Willis Place

Ages 10–12 · 2004
Time for Andrew
Sale price
$999

Time for Andrew

Ages 10–12 · 1994
Your next read

Books that feel like this one

See all similar books

The Black Pearl

Ages 10–13 · 1967

Love, Amalia

Ages 8–12 · 2012

Beethoven in Paradise

Ages 10–13 · 1997
#1 in Series
Sale price
$899

Shiloh

Ages 8–12 · 1991

A Long Way from Chicago

Ages 10–14 · 1998

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

Ages 9–12 · 1970

Tuck Everlasting

Ages 9–12 · 1975

Truth or Dare

Ages 8–12 · 2011
The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.9
F&P level
~S
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
5410
Publication
Published
November 1, 2009
First published
March 26, 1990
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780547248806

Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.

Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

Top contributors: Elaine R.

Bookroo

Book Clubs

Follow Bookroo