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Closed for the Season

14 minMary Downing Hahn

What's it about

Have you ever felt like a dark secret was hiding in your own neighborhood? When thirteen-year-old Logan moves into a new house, he discovers it was the scene of a murder. Now, he's teaming up with the victim's strange friend to uncover the truth. You'll join Logan and his new friend Arthur as they dig into the town's past, following a trail of cryptic clues left behind by the victim. From a creepy, abandoned amusement park to the town's most powerful residents, you'll learn that some secrets are buried for a reason, and digging them up could be deadly. This is a race against time to solve a cold case before they become the next victims.

Meet the author

A master of suspense for young readers, Mary Downing Hahn has captivated audiences for decades, winning over 50 state book awards for her chillingly popular ghost stories and mysteries. A former children's librarian, Hahn draws on her deep understanding of what truly spooks and engages young minds, crafting tales like Closed for the Season from a lifelong passion for classic ghost stories and the eerie secrets hidden in ordinary towns. Her work continues to make her a cornerstone of middle-grade fiction.

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What's it about

Have you ever felt like a dark secret was hiding in your own neighborhood? When thirteen-year-old Logan moves into a new house, he discovers it was the scene of a murder. Now, he's teaming up with the victim's strange friend to uncover the truth. You'll join Logan and his new friend Arthur as they dig into the town's past, following a trail of cryptic clues left behind by the victim. From a creepy, abandoned amusement park to the town's most powerful residents, you'll learn that some secrets are buried for a reason, and digging them up could be deadly. This is a race against time to solve a cold case before they become the next victims.

Meet the author

A master of suspense for young readers, Mary Downing Hahn has captivated audiences for decades, winning over 50 state book awards for her chillingly popular ghost stories and mysteries. A former children's librarian, Hahn draws on her deep understanding of what truly spooks and engages young minds, crafting tales like Closed for the Season from a lifelong passion for classic ghost stories and the eerie secrets hidden in ordinary towns. Her work continues to make her a cornerstone of middle-grade fiction.

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