This book is great! It is one of the books that actually sent a shiver up my spine. The author did a wonderful job on this book, and he has earned my respect. I am going to read the 2nd book, too!
The Tell-Tale Start (The Misadventures of Edgar & Allan Poe)
By Gordon McAlpine
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 4 - 6 | S | 5.8 | 27026 |
Meet Edgar and Allan Poe -- twelve-year-old identical twins, the great-great-great-great-grandnephews of Edgar Allan Poe. They look and act so much alike that they're almost one mischievous, prank-playing boy in two bodies. When their beloved black cat, Roderick Usher, is kidnapped and transported to the Midwest, Edgar and Allan convince their guardians that it's time for a road trip. Along the way, mayhem and mystery ensue, as well as deeper questions: What is the boys' telepathic connection? Is Edgar Allan Poe himself reaching out to them from the Great Beyond? And why has a mad scientist been spying on the Poe family for years?
With a mix of literary humor, mystery, a little quantum physics, and fun extras like fortune cookie messages, letters in code, license plate clues -- and playful illustrations thoughout -- this series opener is a perfect choice for smart, funny tweens who love the Time Warp Trio, Roald Dahl, and Lemony Snicket.
With a mix of literary humor, mystery, a little quantum physics, and fun extras like fortune cookie messages, letters in code, license plate clues -- and playful illustrations thoughout -- this series opener is a perfect choice for smart, funny tweens who love the Time Warp Trio, Roald Dahl, and Lemony Snicket.
Publisher: Puffin Books
ISBN-13: 9780142423462
ISBN-10: 0142423467
Published on 9/12/2013
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 208
Book Reviews (3)
This is so good! It's sort of funny, and really mysterious. I love how they get their mom to take them to the Midwest, and the part about Edgar Allen po's life now.
Have you ever heard one of Edgar Allen Poe's poems or stories? Well, here's something that I like even better! This is a story about his great-great-great nephews who are twins who can read each other's minds. They have a huge adventure with some parts that might scare some kids. It was my favorite book of the summer. They should have a day dedicated to this book.