# The Crossroads - Paperback

by **Chris Grabenstein** (Author)

**Perfect for Halloween From the _New York Times_ bestselling author of _Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library_ and coauthor of _I Funny_ and _Treasure Hunters_, comes a series of spine-tingling mysteries to keep you up long after the lights go out.**

Zack, 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.

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.

★ _"A rip-roaring ghost story."_\--Booklist, _Starred_

### Author Biography

**Chris Grabenstein** is the Anthony Award-winning author of _Tilt a Whirl, Mad Mouse_, and _Whack a Mole_. 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 _Chitty Chitty Bang Bang_ on Broadway. You can visit him (and Fred) at www.chrisgrabenstein.com.

**Number of Pages:** 352

**Dimensions:** 0.84 x 7.55 x 8 IN

**Publication Date:** May 12, 2009

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Crossroads

**Interest Level:** Middle Grades, 4-8

**Reading Level:** 3.7

**Point Value:** 7

## Details

- **Price:** 9.99 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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