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The Black Tower

by Betsy Byars · 2006

Herculeah Jones Mysteries seriesbook 7 of 7

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At the eerie Hunt mansion, Herculeah has been reading aloud to Lionus Hunt, an elderly stroke victim who can only communicate by blinking his eyes. What is Mr. Hunt trying to say? Is it about a murder that took place years ago in the mansion's black tower?

Genre
mysterymysteryMore like thisLess of this
Themes
murdermurderMore like thisLess of this
Setting
2000s2000sMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrensmiddle grade
Length
short · 144 pages

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