Book details
Mystery at Dead End Farm
Description
A potato farm in Maine is a dreary enough place to visit, city-bred Priscilla reflects gloomily, but how could her mother and brother, Lee, consider living here? Nothing exciting ever happens in Aroostook County...until the day the windmill on the farm next door stops turning. Standing there like some stricken monster, it lends the whole landscape an atmosphere of eerie menace. And its owner, the eccentric farmer and inventor, Nils Gustafson, has vanished, apparently into thin air.Rumors fly as neighbors try to account for the mild-seeming old man's mysterious disappearance. Lee and Priscilla, with their cousin, Greg, have their own theories. When they discover an ancient feud, an Indian plot, and a lost silver mine, they find themselves in real and spine-chilling danger!
Age
6-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
119 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Engaging Plot: Mystery novels often have intricate and engaging plots that keep readers on the edge of their seats. 'Mystery at Dead End Farm' is likely to be no exception, providing twists and turns that make it hard to put down.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Reading mystery novels can help improve problem-solving skills as readers try to piece together clues and solve the mystery alongside the protagonist.
- Atmospheric Setting: Mary C. Jane is known for creating vivid and atmospheric settings that transport readers to another place. 'Mystery at Dead End Farm' may offer an immersive experience into a unique setting that adds to the intrigue and suspense.
- Character Development: Mystery novels often feature complex characters with hidden motives. 'Mystery at Dead End Farm' might provide a cast of interesting characters that evolve throughout the story, offering depth and insight into human nature.