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The Magic Box
The Magic Box
Reviewed by: Barbara Merritt - Scarborough School Department, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: December 8, 2014
Review
When his father must spend a lot of time traveling, Max is sent to live with his grandfather in a spooky, run down old house. Max loves the house and soon discovers that Uncle Larry lives there also. Uncle Larry died long ago and is a ghost who never realized his ambition to become a detective. While Max is visiting Uncle Larry in his house, the phone rings for the first time in 20 years and Larry is off to solve a mystery with Max at his side. The story continues at a fast pace that will keep young readers' interest. Those children who like silliness will especially enjoy the antics that ensue until finally the mystery is solved.
Overall Book Score: good
About the Book
Author:
Falcone, L.M.
Illustrator: Smith, Kim
Illustration Quality: good
Publisher: Kids Can Press
Book Type: Choose Book Type
Genre: mystery
Audience: grades 4-6
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 97811771381536
Price: 12.99