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Shadows on Society Hill

An Addy Mystery (American Girl Mysteries)

By Coleman, Evelyn & Tibbles, Jean-Paul

Publishers Summary:
In the winter of 1866, Addy's poppa gets a new job. His employer, Mr. Radisson, even offers the Walker family a home of their own on the grounds of his fine house in Society Hill. Addy's delight quickly evaporates as she realizes that Mr. Radisson's house holds frightening secrets--one of which leads straight back to the plantation where Addy's family was held in slavery only two years before. Girls will enjoy solving the mystery right along with Addy. This latest book from award-winning author Evelyn Coleman includes an illustrated "Looking Back" section to provide historical context.

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ISBN
978-1-59369-162-2
Publisher
American Girl


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on May 1, 2007

Gr 4-7 In this suspenseful mystery set in Philadelphia during the Reconstruction era, 11-year-old African-American Addy Walker saves the wealthy architect Albert Radisson from a runaway horse as her father works nearby. Radisson is grateful, notices her fathers carpentry talents, and not only offers him a job, but also housing for their family in the servants quarters on his estate. While Radissons la...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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