There were stories of two boys named Red and benji. They have been scared of hearing but that changed one they saw the madman shot down. They had brought to the doctor, but it was no use. He died and they buried him and they were not happy. I would recommend this to 4- 8
The Madman of Piney Woods
By Christopher Paul Curtis
Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
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Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 4 - 8 | X | 5.7 | 73212 |
Bestselling Newbery Medalist Christopher Paul Curtis delivers a powerful companion to his multiple award-winning ELIJAH OF BUXTON.
Benji and Red couldn't be more different. They aren't friends. They don't even live in the same town. But their fates are entwined. A chance meeting leads the boys to discover that they have more in common than meets the eye. Both of them have encountered a strange presence in the forest, watching them, tracking them. Could the Madman of Piney Woods be real?
In a tale brimming with intrigue and adventure, Christopher Paul Curtis returns to the vibrant world he brought to life in Elijah of Buxton. Here is another novel that will break your heart -- and expand it, too.
Benji and Red couldn't be more different. They aren't friends. They don't even live in the same town. But their fates are entwined. A chance meeting leads the boys to discover that they have more in common than meets the eye. Both of them have encountered a strange presence in the forest, watching them, tracking them. Could the Madman of Piney Woods be real?
In a tale brimming with intrigue and adventure, Christopher Paul Curtis returns to the vibrant world he brought to life in Elijah of Buxton. Here is another novel that will break your heart -- and expand it, too.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN-13: 9780545156653
ISBN-10: 0545156653
Published on 1/26/2016
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 384