Search for the Shadowman (Joan Lowery Nixon)

ISBN: 0440411289

Author: Nixon, Joan Lowery

Condition: New

For fans of Gillian Flynn, Caroline Cooney, and R.L. Stine comes Search for the Shadowman from four-time Edgar Allen Poe Young Adult Mystery Award winner Joan Lowery Nixon.Twelve-year-old Andy Thomas isnt thrilled with his teachers assignment to explore family history. But when he starts asking questions about his ancestors, he is surprised to discover a black sheep named Coley Joe Bonner. No one wants to discuss what happened in the familys past. Everyone, including Andys own relatives, advises him to stop his investigation. But Andy continues and searches everywhere, from the Internet to the local cemetery, to discover the truth. Will Andys search hurt those he loves or make them realize that its never too late to seek social justice?A riveting tale of suspense set against a background of fascinating historical context. -School Library JournalHints of disgrace and treacherychildren will read the story for the fun of guessing who is warning Andy off the case. -Booklist