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GHOSTS OF BELLE ISLE IBD

MYBOYS3 PRESS
10 / 2014
9780989341486
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Sinopsis

Ghosts from the Civil War seemed like just a legend until they saw the lights over the water.Brothers Sam and Derek can&rsquo,t wait to explore historic Belle Isle during the 150tháanniversary of the Fall of Richmond and the end of the Civil War. But that&rsquo,s before they learn how the wooded park along the James River once held Union soldiers in a terrible prisoner-of-war camp. Legend says that the haunting lights over the rapids at night are the ghosts of long-dead soldiers still fighting the Civil War.áThe discovery of a haunting mural in the island&rsquo,s crumbling ruins leads the boys and their friend Caitlin into danger. To find the truth, they must brave menacing bullies and an encounter with a Confederate biker gang led by the notorious Mad Dog DeWitt. But some ghosts may be more alive than they ever expected.áJoin the kids as they face their fears across suspended bridges, secret hideouts, and graveyard ceremonies, while discovering names and places from the our country&rsquo,s tumultuous past like Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis, Hollywood Cemetery, and Tredegar Iron Works.áGhosts of Belle Isleáis the third book ináThe Virginia Mysteriesáseries, but it can easily be read as a standalone. If you enjoy mystery and adventure like theáHardy Boys,áNancy Drew,áMagic Tree House, oráNational Treasure, you&rsquo,ll love author Steven K. Smith&rsquo,s exciting middle-grade series. The stories are modern-day fictional mysteries with twists of real locations and events from Virginia history. These fast-paced books are popular with both boys and girls ages 7-12, appealing to even reluctant readers!BuyáGhosts of BelleáIsleáand start your adventure today!