Chase to the Finish: Volume 4 (Chase Manning Mystery Series) - Softcover

Reifman, Steve

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1537587250 ISBN 13: 9781537587257

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

Synopsis

Book Synopsis The last day of school at Apple Valley Elementary could mark the end of Mrs. Kennedy’s 27-year teaching career, if she finds the rest of the money she needs to buy her dream house. When former student Brian Kelly surprises her with a $10,000 check, confidence is high—until the gift turns up missing hours before the down payment is due. Fifth-grader Chase Manning needs to work quickly to save the day for his favorite teacher. Suspense, drama, and excitement overflow from the pages of this single-day, real-time mystery thriller. About the Chase Manning Mystery Series The Chase Manning Mystery Series features single-day, real-time thrillers that occur on an elementary school campus. Written for readers 8-12 years of age by National Board Certified Teacher Steve Reifman, the series launched with the award-winning Chase Against Time, in which fifth grader Chase Manning must investigate the mysterious disappearance of the cello that the school plans to auction off to save its prestigious music program. The book and its sequels, Chase for Home and Chase Under Pressure, have enjoyed rave reviews from children, parents, and teachers. Young readers love the books’ fast-paced, action-packed format while parents and teachers appreciate the kid-friendly tone and content. Chase is now back in the eagerly anticipated fourth installment, Chase to the Finish. Note for Elementary School Teachers and Parents Chase Against Time, Chase for Home, Chase Under Pressure, and Chase to the Finish are Level Q on the Fountas & Pinnell scale. All four books are ideally suited to be used as read alouds and mentor texts during Reading Workshop units on mystery and “edge-of-seat” fiction because they include numerous examples of end-of-chapter cliffhangers, red herrings, suspects, motives, and other important mystery elements. If you are interested in teaching children how to craft their own mysteries, check out Steve’s e-book, The Ultimate Mystery Writing Guide for Kids.

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About the Author

Steve Reifman is a National Board Certified Teacher, author, and speaker living in Santa Monica, California. Chase to the Finish is the fourth installment in the award-winning Chase Manning Mystery Series. Be on the lookout for the next Chase Manning mystery coming soon. Steve has also written several resource books for teachers and parents, including Changing Kids’ Lives One Quote at a Time, 2-Minute Biographies for Kids, and 22 Habits that Empower Students. You can find teaching tips, blog posts, and other valuable resources and strategies for teaching the whole child at www.stevereifman.com. If you’d like to learn how to write a mystery of your own, read Steve’s The Ultimate Mystery Writing Guide for Kids or check out “The Ultimate Mystery Writing Course for Kids” on udemy.com.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1537587250
• ISBN 13: 9781537587257
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 182