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Gone-Away Lake

Gone-Away Lake

Children's BooksJuvenile
Pages
256
Published
2006
Language
English

Synopsis

Two children discover a forgotten resort town, once a playground for the wealthy, now a marshy ghost of its former self. They stumble upon the elderly siblings who still call this strange place home, uncovering secrets and embarking on an adventure. This Newbery runner-up is a wonderfully atmospheric mystery perfect for young readers.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

AtmosphericMysteriousNostalgicAdventurous
Quest

Genres

Children's Books Juvenile Mystery Middle Grade Adventure

Authors

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Beth Krush

Beth Krush is the author of the classic children's mystery, Gone-Away Lake. This beloved book, along with its sequels, has introduced countless young readers to the joys of suspense and adventure.

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Colleen Delany (narrator)

Colleen Delany is the voice behind the audiobook for Gone-Away Lake. She's a narrator with a talent for bringing stories to life.

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Elizabeth Enright

Elizabeth Wright Enright Gillham (September 17, 1907 – June 8, 1968) was an American writer of children's books, an illustrator, writer of short stories for adults, literary critic and teacher of creative writing. Perhaps best known as the Newbery Medal-winning author of Thimble Summer (1938) and the Newbery runner-up Gone-Away Lake (1957), she also wrote the popular Melendy quartet (1941 to 1951). A Newbery Medal laureate and a multiple winner of the O. Henry Award, her short stories and articl...

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Joe Krush

Joe Krush is the author of Gone-Away Lake, a classic children's mystery. He has a knack for crafting engaging stories that keep young readers guessing.

Characters

King SilasSupporting
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