Mystery at Round Island Light (Mackinac Passage (Unnumbered)) [Paperback]

Robert A. Lytle (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 2001 | Series: Mackinac Passage (Unnumbered)

Fifteen-year-old Pete Jenkins and his three summer friends visit the nearby Round Island Lighthouse after crossing the turbulent water of Lake Huron in their tiny dingy. After exploring the island they return to find their picnic basket turned upside down and a warning message in their boat.

The threat on their lives only heightens their curiosity and leads them on the trail of dangerous thieves.

Along the way the four friends discover a side of Mackinac Island that goes beyond fudge and horses--and eventually leads them into life-threatening danger.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 6-9-Pete and his friends on Michigan's Mackinac Island find themselves fascinated by the legends and rumors about an old lighthouse on nearby Round Island and about its former keeper, who may or may not still be a presence there. Intrigued, the four teens pack a lunch, borrow a dinghy, ride over, and explore-and then find their belongings scattered and a note telling them to go away. Instead of being scared off, they decide to find out what is going on and, in so doing, become involved in a dangerous robbery plot. Readers who are unfamiliar with the area will probably miss some of the subtleties, but will still be able to follow the rather simplistic story line. Written in the style of a Hardy Boys mystery, the plot moves forward at an even pace; at the end, the ghost of the lighthouse keeper intervenes to help save the teens from a fire set by the thieves, a device that seems contrived. None of the characters is particularly well developed, and the author seems to assume that readers are familiar with them from previous books. Sketches of island landmarks decorate chapter openings. Not a first purchase, but an adequate mystery that might have regional interest.
Janet Hilbun, formerly at Sam Houston Middle School, Garland, TX
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

"Action, humor, and suspense--plus some Michigan geography make these books good choices for summer reading." -- Esther Littmann, Book Beat--Observer-Eccentric

"Enthusiastically recommended reading for ages 10 to 14 who would enjoy a well crafted mystery adventure novel!" -- Midwest Book Reveiw, Children's Bookwatch, Feb. 2002

Our son absolutely loves your books. He owns every one and lends them to all his pals. -- Mother of Reader, 13 years old

Young readers will enjoy this. Action, humor, and suspense--plus some Michigan geography make these good choices for summer reading." -- Book Beat-Observer-Eccentric

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: EDCO Publishing (December 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971269238
• ISBN-13: 978-0971269231
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,515,701 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Enthusiastically recommended reading for ages 10 to 14, February 4, 2002

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This review is from: Mystery at Round Island Light (Hardcover)

Mystery At Round Island Light is the story of fifteen-year-old Pete Jenkins and his three summer friends when they all visit nearby Round Island Lighthouse after crossing Lake Huron in a tiny dingy. After exploring the island the friends find return to their little boat only to discover that their picnic basket has been turned upside down and a warning message is left in their boat. But the threat on their lives only serves to heighten their curiosity and lead them on the trail of dangerous thieves. In pursuit of answers, the four friends discover an unexpected side of Mackinac Island that poses a life-threatening danger! Mystery At Round Island Light is enthusiastically recommended reading for ages 10 to 14 who would enjoy a well crafted mystery adventure novel!