This book was amazing. The best mystery book I have ever read. Addy and her family are given the opportunity for a better life. After Addy's father was offered a job by a rich man, Addy and her family get to move to a nice side of neighborhood, in the rich man's home next to the home he lives in. Addy and her family's future is looking bright for once. After escaping from slavery, her family has gone through a lot. Now, they will be able to settle into a nice home with a nice home. But then Addy is accused of stealing by the rich man's soon to be wife, Miss Elizabeth. To top it off, Addy finds a spy living in the underground floor of the rich man's home. How will Addy be able to clear her name? Or is Miss Elizabeth hiding something? Based in the mid 1800s, this story takes you on a historic and mysterious adventure. It also gives you the perspective of a newly freed slave. This book also shows the hardship that newly freed slaves had to go through, even after being freed. I really, and strongly recommend this book. It was heartwarming and it also made me grateful for all the opportunities and privileges, I take for granted. I suggest this if you like history, mysteries, and family. Happy reading!
Shadows on Society Hill: An Addy Mystery (American Girl Mysteries)
By Evelyn Coleman
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 6 | Grades 3 - 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
In the winter of 1866, Addy's poppa gets a new job, and his employer, Mr. Radisson, offers the Walkers a home of their own on the grounds of his fine house in Society Hill. Addy's delight quickly evaporates as she realizes that Mr. Radisson's house holds frightening secrets--one of which leads straight back to the plantation where Addy's family was held in slavery only two years before.
Publisher: American Girl
ISBN-13: 9781609589141
ISBN-10: 1609589149
Published on 2/28/2015
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 200
Book Reviews (2)
I like this book because it is a mystery. The book is interesting because she sneaks into Mr. Radisson's house and searches Miss Elisabeth's room. She finds a leather trunk and lifts up a familiar looking quilt and a handkerchief tied around something small and heavy. I love it when Addy gets caught by Miss Elisabeth but then Miss Elisabeth kindly saves Esther's life.