This second book in a the Cascade Mountain Railroad Mysteries series features a trio of mischievous and determined young sleuths set against the backdrop of early twentieth century America.
It's 1926 and excitement is in the air in the remote camp town of Scenic, Washington. An air show starring Ross Ellison, a dashing flying ace, is coming to a nearby town and Billy, Finn, and Dannie can't wait to meet the Great War hero-who happens to be Finn's uncle.
The children's enthusiasm is dampened only by the foolish antics of Phillip Mackay, the spoiled son of the railroad's owner who is visiting from Chicago with his father. But when Billy overhears a surly looking man threatening Uncle Ross, he can't help but wonder: Is that the notorious smuggler whose picture he saw in the Wenatchee Daily World? Soon Billy and his friends find themselves caught up in a mystery-and Finn's uncle seems to be right in the middle of it. Then Philip pulls one final stunt, bringing him and the three young investigators face to face with danger!
"This title in the Cascade Mountain Railroad Mysteries series tells a lively story of kid sleuths at the time of the building of the eight-mile Cascade Tunnel... the history of the work camp in the mountain town is exciting, and the young detectives are as daring as the crooks." -Booklist
"...there is plenty of action with bootleggers, barnstormers, and breakneck mountain chases. Historical endnotes with period photos add authenticity. The short text and exciting plot will attract young adventure fans, especially reluctant readers." -School Library Journal
Leveling Information
Accelerated Reader
AR Quiz#: 77175
AR Reading Level: 3.7
AR Points: 3
F&P (Fountas & Pinnell)
F&P Level: Q
F&P Grade: 4
Additional Info
Color Info: color illustrations and black & white photographs
Categories
History
Fiction
Mystery
Adventure
Early Reader
PAUL CASALE, a native of Brooklyn, graduated from the Pratt Institute, where he won numerous awards. A member of the Society of Illustrators, he has illustrated many children's books, including The Cascade Mountain Railroad Mysteries, Winners Take All and Surviving Jamestown: The Adventures of Young Sam Collier. He lives in New Jersey with his family.
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