The Mystery of Biltmore House (Real Kids, Real Places) [Paperback]

Carole Marsh (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Real Kids! Real Places!

In 1981, Carole Marsh (a real author) took four real kids to the famous Biltmore House in Ashville, NC. They went to learn about G. W. Vanderbilt. the Vicortian Era, O. Henry and more.

There was only one little problem...

First one kid dissappeaared. Then another! Then, so did a priceless antique chess set!

There was the creepy Halloween room, the very scary basement, the eerie attic, and all those gape-mouthed gargoyles.

Oh yeah, and all that blood! And did I say that the kids got trapped in the mile-long heating system?

Did I say ONE LITTLE problem?

How about LOTS of BIG problems! Everyone loves Biltmore House! So much so, that there has been constant demand for a reprint of Carole's most popular book ever! Biltmore's more than one big, giant house; it's one big, giant history lesson!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Native of Atlanta, Georgia

Professional writer and photographer

Founder and CEO of Gallopade International, Inc.

Founder and Owner of Marsh Media, a public relations and corporate communications firm

Creator of more than 15,000 products, primarily fiction and non-fiction supplementary educational materials including books, interactive CD-ROMs, games, and online adventures

Awards Include:

2004 Teachers' Choice for the Family by Learning Magazine

Excellence in Education Award 2003 from the National School Supply and Equipment Association

Recipient of the 2002 Teacher's Choice Award by Learning Magazine

Recipient of the Association Advance America 2002 Award of Excellence

Communicator of the Year in 1979

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 150 pages
• Publisher: Gallopade International; 20 edition (September 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0635013479
• ISBN-13: 978-0635013477
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #356,737 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Great educational tool for a trip to the Biltmore Estate, November 5, 2011

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A. Gonzalez (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Mystery of Biltmore House (Real Kids, Real Places) (Paperback)

I purchased this book before taking a trip to the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina with my kids (6 and 3). Each night I read a few chapters from the book. It was entertaining enough to keep even the 3 year old occupied and my 6 year old would beg for more chapters. I was surprised at the educational value of the book. I expected it to tell us a few things about the estate but the level of detail was impressive!

5.0 out of 5 stars my 3rd grade daughter loves this book, September 30, 2009

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J. Johnson "Mama J" (SE U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Mystery of Biltmore House (Real Kids, Real Places) (Paperback)

My daughter loves mystery books, and this book hit the mark for her. We need to plan a trip to the Biltmore House soon (which she has never seen before)!

5.0 out of 5 stars The Mystery of Biltmore House: Teachers Guide, March 20, 2007

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flowercurls - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Mystery of Biltmore House (Real Kids, Real Places) (Teacher's Guide) (Carole Marsh Mysteries) (Paperback)

This resource guide is very helpful in planning an integrated unit around the Victorian time period. It is extremely user-friendly and creative. My son and I used the resource guide along with the chapter book for ideas to enrich an "expert project" on the Biltmore Estate for his academically gifted program. I ended up purchasing other Carol Marsh books after using this one.