The Ghost of Lunenburg Manor (Novel Study) Gr. 6-8


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The Ghost of Lunenburg Manor follows Tom and Liz Austen as they visit a haunted house on the invitation of Professor Zinck. There, Tom and Liz experience strange happenings, such as a fire burning on the sea, icy fingers in the night, and a dog who suddenly won't go near its master's bedroom. Appealing to children's inherent keen interest in mystery, Eric Wilson has skillfully woven accurate Canadian geographic and historic information into his writing. As such, these novels lend themselves to the integrated study of the mystery genre with Canadian geography topics in social studies, and investigation units in science. The Ghost of Lunenburg Manor provides rich material for the study of setting, characterization and plot development. This Novel Study provides a teacher and student section with a variety of activities, chapter questions, crossword, and answer key to create a well-rounded lesson plan.




The Ghost of Lunenburg Manor


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A Tom Austen Mystery.




Lost Treasure Of Casa Loma


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Was it really the butler who did it? Or maybe it was the snoopymaid? Tom Austen and his sister Liz have just arrived at Casa Loma, the famouscastle in central Toronto. There to solve a mysterious disappearance and find alost treasure, the two young detectives discover that the old castle holds moresecrets than even they had bargained for. With plenty of suspects to keep readers guessing right to theend of this gripping mystery, The Lost Treasure of Casa Loma deliversaction and adventure along with a painless hit of Canadian history.




Good Charlotte


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Tatty is always in trouble! When a mysterious girl with blue hair shows up one rainy day, Tatty is the only one who believes she’s a princess. Who is she really? And why does she want Tatty to be her friend? About the author Carol Beach York was the popular author of books for children ages 7 to 12. Good Charlotte is one of a series for younger children that takes place in The Good Day, an orphanage where 28 little girls live and play and have some whimsical (even magical) adventures




Sketches of North Carolina


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Vampires of Ottawa


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Liz Austen investigates gloomy Blackwater estate, home of the fearful Baron Zaba.




Eric Wilson's Canadian Mysteries Volume 2


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THREE BOOKS IN ONE! RED RIVER RANSOM Tom Austen can’t believe his luck when his dad, an officer on the Winnipeg police force, is placed in charge of local security for Johnny Lombardo, Hollywood’s biggest child star. But while Johnny’s a great person, it’s clear to Tom’s detective mind that some members of his entourage are involved in shady dealings. THE GHOST OF LUNENBURG MANOR While in Nova Scotia, Tom and Liz Austen are swept up in a series of spine-chilling events: a fire burning on the sea... icy fingers in the night... and a dog that suddenly won’t go near its master’s room! CODE RED AT THE SUPERMALL Soon after Tom and Liz first see the sharks at the legendary West Edmonton Mall, a bomber strikes. Brother and sister must follow a trail that leads through the fabled splendours of the supermall... to hidden danger.







The Sloppy Copy Slipup


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Brian Higman—called Big Hig by his friends—is about to be in big trouble. It's Monday morning, and his teacher Miss Fromme is about to collect homework. . . and Brian didn't do his. There's a big red zero heading his way, and he knows his parents are going to explode when they hear about it. But Big Hig has a good reason for having forgotten his "sloppy copy" first draft, involving his impossible five-year-old brother, a rock band practice at his house, and the mysterious disappearance of his entire life savings right when he needed it most. It's a long, crazy story—but will it be enough to convince a teacher so stern they call her The General to give him another chance? A perfect read for students who never know what to write about in school, The Sloppy Copy Slipup includes Big Hig's writing tips. Named to the Sunshine State Young Readers Award Master List and the Garden State Children's Book Award Master List! A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year