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OverviewDesperate to get away from a home where she no longer feels wanted, twelve-year-old Emma Higsby is elated when she wins a scholarship to the prestigious Dinswood Academy boarding school. Emma quickly falls in love with the renovated castle nestled in the heart of the mountains. But when rumors surface that her new school is having financial problems and may have to close, she begins to search for a way to save her new home. When she discovers a riddle of buried treasure left by the eccentric school's founder, Lord Dinswood, she and her friends must use their courage and intelligence to solve each clue. But someone else is searching for the treasure as well. Emma and her friends will have to race against time and discover the secret of Dinswood first! Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ellen AlexanderPublisher: BHC Press Imprint: BHC Press Volume: 1 ISBN: 9781948540483ISBN 10: 1948540487 Pages: 408 Publication Date: 26 February 2019 Recommended Age: From 13 to 18 years Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsThis is a great book for middle graders and adults both. -- LibraryThing Early Reviewers ""I loved this wonderful adventure! ...just the kind of book I wish I had read more of when I was actually in my middle grade years."" -- Avalinah's Books ""A great fun read about making friends and adventure...really enjoyable..."" -- Bookish Dreams ""...entertaining from start to finish... a great adventure."" -- The Broken Bookshelf ""...full of mystery, adventure and most important of all, friendship. A highly enjoyable book... that I recommend to readers of all ages."" -- The Vivacious Book Nerd ""...engaging...kept me reading to the end."" -- Tia Reads Book Blog ""This rollicking story for middle grades was full of excitement and suspense."" -- LibraryThing Early Reviewers Author InformationEllen Alexander was born and raised in Springfield, Illinois. She attended the University of Illinois and graduated with a bachelor's degree in microbiology. After graduation, she and her husband Jim moved to Dixon, Missouri, where they raised their three sons. Ellen taught high school chemistry in Dixon for twenty-six years. Now retired, Ellen spends her time writing and enjoying her grandchildren. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |