{"product_id":"the-crossroads-paperback","title":"The Crossroads - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChris Grabenstein\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for Halloween  From the\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eEscape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library\u003c\/i\u003e and coauthor of \u003ci\u003eI Funny\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTreasure Hunters\u003c\/i\u003e, comes a series of spine-tingling mysteries to keep you up long after the lights go out.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eZack, his dad, and new stepmother have just moved back to his father's hometown, not knowing that their new house has a dark history. Fifty years ago, a crazed killer caused an accident at the nearby crossroads that took 40 innocent lives. He died when his car hit a tree in a fiery crash, and his malevolent spirit has inhabited the tree ever since. During a huge storm, lightning hits the tree, releasing the spirit, who decides his evil spree isn't over . . . and Zack is directly in his sights. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Award-winning thriller author Chris Grabenstein fills his first book for younger readers with the same humorous and spine-tingling storytelling that has made him a fast favorite with adults. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \u003ci\u003e\"A rip-roaring ghost story.\"\u003c\/i\u003e--Booklist, \u003ci\u003eStarred\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Grabenstein\u003c\/b\u003e is the Anthony Award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eTilt a Whirl, Mad Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWhack a Mole\u003c\/i\u003e. He used to write TV and radio commercials and has written for the Muppets. Currently, Chris and his wife live in New York City with three cats and a dog named Fred, who starred in \u003ci\u003eChitty Chitty Bang Bang \u003c\/i\u003eon Broadway. You can visit him (and Fred) at www.chrisgrabenstein.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.84 x 7.55 x 8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 12, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crossroads\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42134122922119,"sku":"9780375846984","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/af9a9eb053684246cff1f4760543424f.webp?v=1732639287","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-crossroads-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}