The Haunting of Captain Snow: Book 2 The Eel Grass Girls Mysery Series (The Eel Grass Girls Mysteries) [Paperback]

Rachel Nickerson Luna (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2003 | Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Eel Grass Girls Mysteries (Book 2)

Four feisty girls solve a century old mystery surrounding a sea captain and his strange family. Told from Laura Sparrow s point of view, the young sailor is shocked to find skeletons in her own closet and she delves into the history of her coastal fishing village.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-8-Four friends take on their second mystery in a quaint Massachusetts coastal town. Narrator Laura Sparrow tells of their visit to a local haunted house where they encounter a real ghost. Their investigation leads them to a coven of "green witches," whose members turn out to be some of the most respected and influential people in town. They are trying to force the town to preserve local land instead of developing it. Meanwhile, black witches are determined to use any tactic necessary to get what they want. The girls manage to frustrate their efforts and eventually expose some of them. While the story is plotted well enough, the tone of the writing is patronizing and tedious. Awkwardly integrated Christian sentiments weigh down the story. However, readers looking to this as an inspirational story will be dismayed that the girls constantly sneak out after bedtime, lie to their parents, and put themselves into dangerous situations with barely a reprimand from the adults. A weak, unsatisfactory offering.
Heather Dieffenbach, Lexington Public Library, KY
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About the Author

Rachel Nickerson Luna lives and works in New York City where she also volunteers as an assistant Girl Scout leader and teaches French at her daughterÂ’s after-school program. Ms. Luna summers on Cape Cod and serves on the executive board of a local yacht club. She enjoys sailing, rollerblading, and golfing with her husband and daughter. In 2002 Ms. Luna won her yacht clubÂ’s CommodoreÂ’s Cup and as well as first place in two Daysailor Series.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 332 pages
• Publisher: Emma Howard Books (March 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886551081
• ISBN-13: 978-1886551084
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,661,867 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nostalgic Trip, September 18, 2003

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This review is from: The Haunting of Captain Snow: Book 2 The Eel Grass Girls Mysery Series (The Eel Grass Girls Mysteries) (Paperback)

"The Haunting of Captain Snow" was a nostalgic trip back to my childhood when adventure, fun and discovery were kid powered and not battery operated. A true reflection of growing up in a less formidable period of time.
Sue Maulkin

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In the Wake of Nancy Drew, November 18, 2003

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This review is from: The Haunting of Captain Snow: Book 2 The Eel Grass Girls Mysery Series (The Eel Grass Girls Mysteries) (Paperback)

These mysteries definately have teeth. Plot lines are unpredicatable; readers will uncover clues with the Eel Grass Girls and work just as hard to figure out how the pieces fit together as the stories romp along, always engaging and often a bit frightening. Even adult readers will experience that rewarding "A-ha!" moment when all the facts fall into place.Heather

5.0 out of 5 stars Almost Real!, March 3, 2004

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Sarah (Westport, CT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Haunting of Captain Snow: Book 2 The Eel Grass Girls Mysery Series (The Eel Grass Girls Mysteries) (Paperback)

This book is just like Chatham. The bar place is The squire!! Have you ever seen the real house thats on the cover? I have and it looks just like it!! This is better than the First!