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The Secret of Moonrise Manor

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Wednesday Addams + Sherlock Holmes = Raven Gallows—a curious girl who uses her budding skills as a mortician and a scientist to investigate a mysterious death at her small town's haunted hotel.

Raven Gallows lives in a funeral home and is determined to become a famous detective. Her first case is one close to home—find the truth surrounding her mother's puzzling death six years ago.

When a mummified man is discovered behind a wall at the Moonrise Manor Hotel, Raven is shocked to see that the body is clutching her mother's gold and silver locket.

Raven gathers her friends—Cosmina Wilde, who thinks she can talk to ghosts; Miles Farnsworth, who works at the haunted hotel; and Eric Wong, who possesses unparalleled computer skills—and sets out to learn the identity of the mummy. As they follow the clues, they discover more than they bargained for, including a stash of stolen art and a legend of a secret society.

The Secret of Moonrise Manor is a story about family, friendship, and the courage it takes to pursue the truth.

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    • Kirkus

      December 1, 2024
      Aided by her friends, 12-year-old Raven Gallows finds a mummy and attempts to solve a murder, which provides a lead for an investigation into her own mother's death. With their dad on an archaeological dig in Chile, Raven and her older sister, Annabel Lee, live and work with Grams and Aunt Lenore at the family's funeral home. Recently, Raven's best friend, Cosmina, received an unusual message from a spirit guide concerning Evangeline, Raven's art historian mom who passed away years ago under mysterious circumstances. When the friends go to the renowned haunted hotel Moonrise Manor to communicate with Cosmina's guide, Raven crashes into a wall, exposing a mummified body. The duo--plus new friend Miles and tech-savvy Eric--resolve to learn who murdered the man and enclosed him in the wall. The many Edgar Allan Poe references and quotes give this contemporary tale a gothic feel. As the characters race to expose the killer, the Ozarks setting of Sassafras Springs, Missouri, with its razor's edge ridges, plays its own role in building the tension. Meanwhile, everything Raven uncovers during her investigation about art heists and a secret society convinces her that the mummy is somehow linked to her mother. Most main characters read white; Eric is cued Chinese American. Offers ghoulish thrills and the promise of more adventures ahead. (discussion questions)(Mystery. 8-12)

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    • Booklist

      December 1, 2024
      Grades 3-6 Raven Gallows' mother passed away six years ago, leaving her and her older sister under the care of a grandmother and aunt while her father is away on work. Together, the family runs the small-town funeral home. Raven is a serious science enthusiast while her best friend, Cosmina, dabbles in the paranormal. Events take an interesting turn when the pair accidentally discovers a dead body in the wall of a nearby hotel. When Raven finds her mother's precious locket in the pockets of the mummified man, she, Cosmina, and two other friends join forces to solve the mystery. Sneakiness and rule-breaking ensue, but these behaviors are tempered by excellent educational moments and clearly established family values that are highlighted without becoming dogmatic. In a spooky but delightful way, this mystery is a cross between Scooby Doo and The Addams Family. Clearly a series-starter, Bearce's debut will hold appeal for middle-grade scientists, budding detectives, and perhaps those with a taste for ghost hunting.

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