The Graveyard Riddle: A Goldfish Boy Novel
Scholastic Inc. | ISBN 9781338679038 Hardcover
304 Pages | 5.822" x 8.533" | Ages 8 to 12
Scholastic Inc. | ISBN 9781338679083 Ebook
304 Pages | Ages 8 to 12
Lisa Thompson returns to the world of her acclaimed novel The Goldfish Boy with this page-turning mystery.
Melody Bird has discovered an abandoned old building on the edge of town...
It's a dark, creepy place, but she can't resist its pull. When she goes to explore, she finds a mysterious boy hiding out there. Hal tells Melody that he is a spy-in-training, using the house as a base for his undercover surveillance of a nearby suspected criminal. He's very secretive about the details, but Melody comes to trust him and starts helping him with his mission.
Melody is determined to decode the strange riddles Hal finds hidden in the graveyard, but her friends Matthew and Jake question Hal's story. They decide to turn the tables and find out the truth about him, uncovering the biggest mystery of all...
This extraordinary novel set in the world of The Goldfish Boy is a page-turning mystery with a sensitive story about friendship and trust at its core.
Raves & reviews:
Praise for The Goldfish Boy:
* "Thompson strikes the perfect balance, seemingly without compromise, between an issue-driven novel and one with broad, commercial appeal. This empathetic debut is a middle-grade whodunit with a very special heart." — Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"A multilayered mystery at once suspenseful and heartrending." — Booklist
"The novel successfully weaves Matthew's personal struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder and the search for the missing toddler into a compelling story with a hearty dose of mystery and adventure." — School Library Journal
"This book is filled with intriguing characters and tragic, mysterious pasts. Thompson has created a modern teenage tale interwoven with classic literary themes like loss, guilt, neglect, and loneliness. This is a story for everyone, featuring mystery, drama, and enough realism to inspire students to research and understand the complexities of the mind." — School Library Connection
"Heart and humor, along with a strong message about the value of family, friends and facing fears... make this assured debut stand out." — Observer
"Both a genuine mystery and an emotionally charged examination of fear and loneliness, this is a terrific read with warmly engaging characters." — Daily Mail