Missing on Superstition Mountain (Superstition Mountain, 1) - Hardcover

Broach, Elise

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0805090479 ISBN 13: 9780805090475

Publisher: Henry Holt Books for Young Readers, 2011

Synopsis

Missing on Superstition Mountain It's summer and the three Barker brothers--Simon, Henry, and Jack--have just moved from Illinois to Arizona. Their parents have warned them repeatedly not to explore Superstition Mountain, which is near their home. But when their cat goes missing, they see no other choice. Illustrations. Full description

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Review:

"Broach follows her acclaimed Masterpiece with an exciting adventure set in a real-life Arizona mountain range that boasts numerous legends about colorful historical figures, unsolved murders, strange disappearances, and rumors of a hidden gold mine . . . . Classic horror and thriller elements combine with modern touches in Broach's page-turner, a very promising start to this series." -Starred, "Publishers Weekly

""With the unusual setting, the lure of mystery and adventure, and a certain innocence reminiscent of the Boxcar Children series, this story should find a ready audience."" -Booklist"

"Children will be pleased by the mountain climbing and clue-finding aspects." -"School Library Journal

""Broach follows her acclaimed Masterpiece with an exciting adventure set in a real-life Arizona mountain range that boasts numerous legends about colorful historical figures, unsolved murders, strange disappearances, and rumors of a hidden gold mine . . . . Classic horror and thriller elements combine with modern touches in Broach's page-turner, a very promising start to this series." -Starred, "Publishers Weekly

""With the unusual setting, the lure of mystery and adventure, and a certain innocence reminiscent of the Boxcar Children series, this story should find a ready audience."" -Booklist"

"In this novel for children ages 8-12 she [Elise Broach] purposely leaves storylines dangling, the better perhaps to lure us back for sequels that will (we hope!) disclose what has gone missing on Superstition Mountain." -"The Wall Street Journal

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"A spine-tingling adventure unfolds over the course of swift-moving short chapters, enhanced by Caparo's engaging black-and-white illustrations throughout." -"Shelf Awareness

""Children will be pleased by the mountain climbing and clue-finding aspects." -"School Library Journal

""Broach follows her acclaimed Masterpiece with an exciting adventure set in a real-life Arizona mountain range that boasts numerous legends about colorful historical figures, unsolved murders, strange disappearances, and rumors of a hidden gold mine . . . . Classic horror and thriller elements combine with modern touches in Broach's page-turner, a very promising start to this series." -Starred, "Publishers Weekly

""With the unusual setting, the lure of mystery and adventure, and a certain innocence reminiscent of the Boxcar Children series, this story should find a ready audience."" -Booklist"

In this novel for children ages 8-12 she [Elise Broach] purposely leaves storylines dangling, the better perhaps to lure us back for sequels that will (we hope!) disclose what has gone missing on Superstition Mountain. "The Wall Street Journal"

A spine-tingling adventure unfolds over the course of swift-moving short chapters, enhanced by Caparo's engaging black-and-white illustrations throughout. "Shelf Awareness"

Children will be pleased by the mountain climbing and clue-finding aspects. "School Library Journal"

Broach follows her acclaimed Masterpiece with an exciting adventure set in a real-life Arizona mountain range that boasts numerous legends about colorful historical figures, unsolved murders, strange disappearances, and rumors of a hidden gold mine . . . . Classic horror and thriller elements combine with modern touches in Broach's page-turner, a very promising start to this series. "Starred, Publishers Weekly"

With the unusual setting, the lure of mystery and adventure, and a certain innocence reminiscent of the Boxcar Children series, this story should find a ready audience.
"Booklist""

"In this novel for children ages 8-12 she [Elise Broach] purposely leaves storylines dangling, the better perhaps to lure us back for sequels that will (we hope!) disclose what has gone missing on Superstition Mountain." --The Wall Street Journal

"A spine-tingling adventure unfolds over the course of swift-moving short chapters, enhanced by Caparo's engaging black-and-white illustrations throughout." --Shelf Awareness

"Children will be pleased by the mountain climbing and clue-finding aspects." --School Library Journal

"Broach follows her acclaimed Masterpiece with an exciting adventure set in a real-life Arizona mountain range that boasts numerous legends about colorful historical figures, unsolved murders, strange disappearances, and rumors of a hidden gold mine . . . . Classic horror and thriller elements combine with modern touches in Broach's page-turner, a very promising start to this series." --Starred, Publishers Weekly

"With the unusual setting, the lure of mystery and adventure, and a certain innocence reminiscent of the Boxcar Children series, this story should find a ready audience.
" --Booklist

About the Author:

Elise Broach is the New York Times bestselling author of books for children and young adults, including Desert Crossing, Masterpiece and Shakespeare's Secret, as well as several picture books. Her books have been selected as ALA notable books, Junior Library Guild selections, an E.B. White Read Aloud Award, and nominated for an Edgar Award, among other distinctions. Ms. Broach holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in history from Yale University. She was born in Georgia and lives in the woods of rural Connecticut, walking distance from three farms, a library, a post office and two country stores.

Antonio Javier Caparo has illustrated many books for children, including The Magic Thief series and The Young Reader's Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream. He lives in Montreal, Canada.

About this edition

• Publisher: Henry Holt Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0805090479
• ISBN 13: 9780805090475
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 262
• Illustrator: Caparo Antonio Javier