Children's Fiction Mysteries & Detective Stories
Missing on Superstition Mountain
- Publisher
- Square Fish
- Initial publish date
- May 2012
- Category
- Mysteries & Detective Stories
- Recommended Age
- 8 to 12
- Recommended Grade
- 3 to 7
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780805090475
- Publish Date
- Jun 2011
- List Price
- $18.5
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781250004772
- Publish Date
- May 2012
- List Price
- $21.99
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Description
It's summer and the three Barker brothers—Simon, Henry, and Jack—just moved from Illinois to Arizona. Their parents have warned them repeatedly not to explore Superstition Mountain, which is near their home. But when their cat Josie goes missing, they see no other choice. There's something unusually creepy about the mountain and after the boys find three human skulls, they grow determined to uncover the mystery. Have people really gone missing over the years, and could there be someone or some thing lurking in the woods? Together with their new neighbor Delilah, the Barker boys are dead-set on cracking the case even if it means putting themselves in harm's way.
Here's the first book in an action-packed mystery series by a New York Times bestselling author.
Missing on Superstition Mountain is a Publishers Weekly Best Children's Fiction title for 2011.
About the authors
Antonio Javier Caparo is a Cuban born award—winning illustrator living in Montreal. His works have been selected for publication in the prestigious Spectrum Fantastic Art Annual, and his previous clients include National Geographic, Disney, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, and Penguin Random House. His illustrations are made with a mix of graphite pencils on Strathmore paper, and digitally using Procreate and Photoshop.
Awards
- Tennessee Intermediate Volunteer State Book Award Master List
- Children's Crown Collection (National Christian Schools Association)
- Long-listed, TN Intermed Volunt State Book Award ML
- Long-listed, MO MASL’s Readers Awards - MASTER LIST
- MO MASL's Readers Awards - MASTER LIST
- CT Summer Reading List - Master List
- Long-listed, Connecticut Summer Reading List - Master List
Editorial Reviews
“In this novel for children ages 8-12 she [Elise Broach] purposely leaves storylines dangling, the better perhaps to lure us back for sequels that will (we hope!) disclose what has gone missing on Superstition Mountain.” —The Wall Street Journal
“A spine-tingling adventure unfolds over the course of swift-moving short chapters, enhanced by Caparo's engaging black-and-white illustrations throughout.” —Shelf Awareness
“Children will be pleased by the mountain climbing and clue-finding aspects.” —School Library Journal
“Broach follows her acclaimed Masterpiece with an exciting adventure set in a real-life Arizona mountain range that boasts numerous legends about colorful historical figures, unsolved murders, strange disappearances, and rumors of a hidden gold mine . . . . Classic horror and thriller elements combine with modern touches in Broach's page-turner, a very promising start to this series.” —Starred, Publishers Weekly
“With the unusual setting, the lure of mystery and adventure, and a certain innocence reminiscent of the Boxcar Children series, this story should find a ready audience.
” —Booklist
