The crossroads is a heartpounding, pageturning ghost story that will keep even the strongwilled awake long after the last page has been turned. Discover book depositorys huge selection of chris grabenstein books online. Chris grabensteins the crossroads is an excellent entry vehicle for these young readers, especially reluctant ones who get bored reading. The crossroads ebook by chris grabenstein rakuten kobo. Jul 25, 2014 book trailers for readers presents author chris grabensteins ssyra award winning novel escape from mr. The crossroads ebook por chris grabenstein 9780375849688. When i talk to kids about my new book the island of dr. Currently, chris and his wife live in new york city with three cats and a dog named fred, who starred in chitty chitty bang bang on broadway.
Written by chris grabenstein, audiobook narrated by j. The crossroads outside his new home are not just a meeting place for two roads, but a nexus of different times and high on tension and low on gore, it is a great intro the genre for 912 year olds. Chris grabenstein, read online free in epub,txt at. The crossroads by chris grabenstein my bookish ways. Chris grabenstein has 86 books on goodreads with 308892 ratings. The crossroads haunted mystery, book 1 by chris grabenstein book cover, description, publication history. Grabenstein, author of the john ceepakjersey shore mysteries, and the christopher miller holiday thrillers, has tried his hand at a book for young readers, ages 9 to 12. And, he captures boys and ghost stories beautifully. Chris grabenstein books list of books by author chris. Chris grabenstein s sequel to the awardwinning the crossroads is every bit as good and even more scary, as zack, his dog, his stepmom and several new friends battle ghosts and demons in a haunted theater on hanging hill.
A haunted mystery ebook written by chris grabenstein. Wow, chris grabenstein can write as well for young adults as he does for adults. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Libris, i torture them with a tale of electronics deprivation. From the new york times bestselling author of escape from mr. In the book it is labour day and the end of summer which may as well mean the end to someones life. Jul 06, 2008 chris grabenstein s first childrens novel, the crossroads will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire time youre reading the book. Christopher chris grabenstein is an american author. Three books, the hanging hill, the smoky corridor, and the black heart crypt were written by chris grabenstein as sequels to this book. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. I dont know many writers who can write in multiple points of view and pull it off, but he does a masterful job in the crossroads doing just that. The crossroads by chris grabenstein penguin random house audio. Lemoncellos library and coauthor with james patterson of the i funny and house of robots ser. The crossroads by chris grabenstein flashcards quizlet.
He writes several series, including the john ceepak series and the haunted mysteries series for young adults. The crossroads by chris grabenstein, paperback barnes. Elevenyearold zack jennings has just moved from new york city with his father and new stepmother to his fathers hometown in connecticut. When 11yearold zack jennings moves with his father and new stepmother from new york city to rural connecticut, he becomes the target of a hateful old woman and the ghost of her 1950s sweetheart, now. Sep 17, 2018 wow, chris grabenstein can write as well for young adults as he does for adults. Lemoncellos library and coauthor of i funny and treasure hunters, comes a series of spinetingling mysteries to keep you up long after the lights go out. Readers will relate to zack and enjoy the book s scare factor and adventure. Zack jennings is a character that readers will love to follow. Ghosts vengeful and benevolent, evil possession and dark secrets from the past all figure in this suspenseful page turner destined to grab reluctant readers, especially boys, and r.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the crossroads. Awardwinning thriller author chris grabenstein fills his first book for younger listeners with the same humorous and spinetingling storytelling that has made him a fast favorite with adults. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Grabensteins solid mystery, eccentric characters including a sympathetic stepmother, and intriguing ghosts both good and evil generate consistent suspense. Meanwhile, they cant go home because the gang will kill them. If you know a young reader whos been interested in exploring ghost stories and tales with a spooky bite, ive got the perfect book for you. Books by chris grabenstein author of escape from mr. The crossroads by chris grabenstein overdrive rakuten. Another chris grabensteins book that is part of the ceepak mystery series is the mad mouse. The crossroads has a young teen as the main character and his ability to see inside trees to the people who are trapped there is fascinating.
Crossroads author chris grabensteins official website. My main character, billy gillfoyle, i say, is spending the summer in a cabin on a lake. It starts off with a bang and keeps the hits coming as the young hero and his stepmom untangle all the intricacies of the supernatural mystery that lies at the heart of this book. My main character, billy gillfoyle, i say, is spending the summer in a. Lee the crossroads a haunted mystery por chris grabenstein disponible en rakuten kobo. Read the crossroads a haunted mystery by chris grabenstein available from rakuten kobo. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the crossroads. Chris grabenstein is the anthony awardwinning author of tilt a whirl, mad mouse, and whack a mole. Sep 04, 2018 jaime and angela fled their home in guatemala to escape a murderous drug gang in the previous book. I found this book to be one of the best middle grade books ive ever read. Chris grabensteins first childrens novel, the crossroads will keep you on the edge of your seat. Now, they learn that the gang has attacked their grandmother in revenge and shes died of her injuries. See all books authored by chris grabenstein, including escape from mr. Award winning thriller author chris grabenstein fills his first book for younger readers.
He graduated from the university of tennessee in 1977 with a degree from the college of communication and information. Chris grabenstein is an american author who has written several books for children and adults. Start studying the crossroads by chris grabenstein. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The crossroads by chris grabenstein penguin random house. The crossroads of the title is an intersection where a fatal bus crash occurred 50 years earlier. Trying to read the crossroads trying to pretend i was remotely interested in this absolutely ridiculous, utterly weird horrormysterywas a goddamn painful experience. Sounds a bit strange but the way it is woven into the life experiences of this young man makes it all totally believable. Take a vacation in a book with this hilarious illustrated middlegrade series by chris grabenstein, new york times bestselling author of escape from mr. Chris grabenstein books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. This is the official but fun page of chris grabenstein, nyt bestselling author of escape from mr. We will continue to update information on chris grabensteins parents.
Order of chris grabenstein books chris grabenstein is an american author of thriller and mystery novels as well as young adult novels. Book trailers for readers presents author chris grabensteins ssyra award winning novel escape from mr. The crossroads 1 by chris grabenstein 2009, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Its the perfect opening for chris grabenstein s ghost story, the crossroads. Fifty years ago, a crazed killer caused an accident at the nearby crossroads that took 40 innocent lives. The crossroads by chris grabenstein overview perfect for halloween from the new york times bestselling author of escape from mr. Zack, his dad, and new stepmother have just moved back to his fathe. He used to write tv and radio commercials and has written for the muppets. During a huge storm, lightning hits the tree, releasing the spirit, who decides his evil spree isnt over. The in this thrilling ghost story for middlegraders, 11yearold zack jennings, who has quite an active imagination, is moving from new york to north chester, connecticut, with his dad and his decidedly unwicked new stepmother, judy, who writes the curiosity cat childrens books.
Like many famous people and celebrities, chris grabenstein keeps his personal life private. Riley mack and the other known troublemakers, author. Chris grabensteins most popular book is escape from mr. Jan 05, 2010 the crossroads by chris grabenstein if you know a young reader whos been interested in exploring ghost stories and tales with a spooky bite, ive got the perfect book for you. A haunted mystery kindle edition by grabenstein, chris. Its been over two years since ive dnfd a book, but ive finally found one i just couldnt force myself through. Chris grabenstein s the crossroads is an excellent entry vehicle for these young readers, especially reluctant ones who get bored reading. The crossroads is the first childrens novel by author chris grabenstein. Riley mack and the other known troublemakers read online. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month.
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