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Children's Fiction Mysteries & Detective Stories

Missing on Superstition Mountain

by (author) Elise Broach

illustrated by Antonio Javier Caparo

Publisher
Square Fish
Initial publish date
May 2012
Category
Mysteries & Detective Stories, Parents, General
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780805090475
    Publish Date
    Jun 2011
    List Price
    $18.5
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781250004772
    Publish Date
    May 2012
    List Price
    $21.99

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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels

  • Age: 8 to 12
  • Grade: 3 to 7

Description

It's summer and the three Barker brothers—Simon, Henry, and Jack—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 Josie goes missing, they see no other choice. There's something unusually creepy about the mountain and after the boys find three human skulls, they grow determined to uncover the mystery. Have people really gone missing over the years, and could there be someone or some thing lurking in the woods? Together with their new neighbor Delilah, the Barker boys are dead-set on cracking the case even if it means putting themselves in harm's way.
Here's the first book in an action-packed mystery series by a New York Times bestselling author.
Missing on Superstition Mountain is a Publishers Weekly Best Children's Fiction title for 2011.

About the authors

Elise Broach's profile page

Antonio Javier Caparo is a Cuban born award-winning illustrator living in Montreal. His works have been selected for publication in the prestigious Spectrum Fantastic Art Annual, and his previous clients include National Geographic, Disney, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, and Penguin Random House. His illustrations are made with a mix of graphite pencils on Strathmore paper, and digitally using Procreate and Photoshop.

Antonio Javier Caparo's profile page

Awards

  • Tennessee Intermediate Volunteer State Book Award Master List
  • Long-listed, MO MASL’s Readers Awards - MASTER LIST
  • Long-listed, TN Intermed Volunt State Book Award ML
  • Children's Crown Collection (National Christian Schools Association)
  • MO MASL's Readers Awards - MASTER LIST
  • Long-listed, Connecticut Summer Reading List - Master List
  • CT Summer Reading List - Master List

Editorial Reviews

“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

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