With her stuntman father dead and her actress mother going on location to film a B-movie, Steffi is sent to Michigan to stay with her grandfather, a bitter man who apparently hated her father and ignores her, until Steffi's life is threatened by a resident at the remote trailer park.
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From Publishers Weekly
Eleven-year-old Steffi sniffs out a mystery at the trailer park run by her grandfather in a remote part of northern Michigan. Ages 10-14.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From School Library Journal
Grade 5-7. This novel by a veteran author may disappoint readers looking for action-packed mystery and adventure but will appeal to those who enjoy books about kids sorting out family conflicts. Off-loaded by her mother, a recent widow and Hollywood hopeful, 11-year-old Steffi must learn to cope with a very different way of life and a curmudgeonly grandfather who seems unwilling to accept her. The fact that she does so with unfailing cheer and determination is not completely convincing, but will make her an appealing heroine for young readers. The bulk of the novel concerns her attempts to win over her grandfather, Vic; make physical improvements at his run-down trailer park; and figure out why various residents fear strangers. The climactic scene features a confrontation that offers Vic the opportunity to express his growing concern for Steffi by saving her from a would-be kidnapper. Although the story ends with the girl's future up in the air, she's clearly a survivor, whether at Hidden Valley or in Hollywood. Roberts's straightforward writing style moves the story along and makes even the unlikeliest incidents believable. Quirky secondary characters, while not always well developed, add charm and interest to the main plot. The author's fans will welcome this look at a contemporary child coping with everyday issues and unusual incidents.?Lisa Dennis, The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Not one of Roberts' best,
By Valerie Lockhart (Shreveport, Louisiana) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Secrets At Hidden Valley (Hardcover)
I really like Willo Davis Roberts, which is why I wanted to read this book, but I would definitely have to say that it isn't one of her best mysteries. The story was pretty lame, and the ending wasn't all that exciting. It wasn't predictable, though. I would definitely read some of her other books, because this is the only one I've encountered so far that wasn't too great, but you might want to skip this one.
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A wonderful plot!,
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This review is from: Secrets At Hidden Valley (Hardcover)
This is a really good book! It has mysterios characters and a surprising end!
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