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Spiderweb for Two

Spiderweb for Two

A Melendy Maze (The Melendy Quartet)
Children's BooksMystery
Pages
224
Published
1970
Language
English

Synopsis

When their older siblings head off to school, Randy and Oliver find themselves alone and a bit bored. But a cryptic letter soon arrives, kicking off a thrilling mystery that will keep them busy all winter. Follow these two siblings as they piece together clues and solve a puzzle that brings excitement to their quiet lives.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

AdventurousLighthearted
QuestComing of Age

Genres

Children's Books Mystery

About the author

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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...

Characters

RandyProtagonist
Captain OliverProtagonist
RushSupporting
King MarkSupporting
MonaSupporting
All characters in Spiderweb for Two

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Spiderweb for Two a standalone story?

    This book is the final installment in the Melendy family series, concluding the adventures of the younger siblings, Randy and Oliver. While it can be enjoyed independently, reading the previous books provides a richer understanding of the characters and their history.

  • How does this book connect to Elizabeth Enright's other works?

    Spiderweb for Two is part of Elizabeth Enright's beloved Melendy family series, which also includes "The Saturdays," "The Four-Story Mistake," and "Then There Were Five." It continues the narrative of the Melendy children, focusing on the youngest two.