Ghost Cave [Hardcover]

Barbara A. Steiner (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up

In pursuit of a reward for the discovery of an Indian burial site, Marc and two friends get lost in a cave inhabited by a ghost.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-6-- Three friends, a newly discovered cave that is possibly haunted, a faithful dog, a contest reward, and bullies are the elements of this suspenseful page-turner. Other qualities such as the banter that masks the boys' affection for each other and for Bluedog; the spooky mood that fits the story, but that does not manipulate readers into feeling gratuitous fear; and the hint of fantasy, raise the book above formula fiction and round the story into a satisfying whole. Resolution of the protagonist's family problems (his mother's illness and his father's withdrawal) is credible, and only partially begun at story's end. Add respect for native American culture and delicate evocation of the 1950s setting, and the result is a memorable novel of adventure. --Holly Sanhuber, Muskego Public Library, WI
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 135 pages
• Publisher: Harcourt Childrens Books (J); 1st edition (April 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0152307524
• ISBN-13: 978-0152307523
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,816,559 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Do You Want Suspense!, November 3, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Ghost Cave (Hardcover)

A sixth grade boy and his 2 friends are going cave exploring. They are interested on a reward that was posted, they had to find indian relics. They find a mysterious cave and explore it, now they might be trapped in there for ever!

0 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Rude Awakenings, October 29, 2001

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Terk Milgram (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ghost Cave (Hardcover)

It appears to me that Herb Quakenbush was wrong when he stated to me "The Haunting by Margaret Mahy is the Holy Grail of reading." One couldn't be further from the reality, that it is disturbing to say the least. My Uncle Merengue, a title by Pierce Thurm is much better, so much better I would stake my dog Merk's life on it. If you are gonna pick up a book, pick up My Uncle Merengue, you won't be disappointed. Boo, Ghost Cave, BOO! crayons.