The Secret Cave (Paperback)

~ Lisa Maria Lanno (Author)
Key Phrases: secret cave, Silver Sloan, John Bardwell, Red Bardwell (more...)

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Product Description

A summer vacation on a lake, two families and the adventure of a lifetime!

Two curious cousins exploring the deep woods see a strange site in the distance while at the top of a tree. They decide to investigate. Come along on a journey into a world of secrets and a 300–year–old mystery.

Join Joe, Ronnie and their sisters as they unravel a puzzle full of clues, hidden caves, an old diary, possible treasure and much more. Along with the excitement is all the danger that an expedition like this can bring. What could be lurking in the caves? Will they solve the riddles, follow the clues and find treasure? Or will they get into trouble, lost, hurt, or worse?

All the secrets will be revealed to you. Enjoy a “Stop and Think” section at the end of each chapter to spark your own imagination with “What do you think?” questions. A helpful vocabulary section is added so you’ll understand everything. Read, imagine, learn and enjoy!

About the Author

Lisa Maria has trained in motivational speaking, using a shorter version of this novel to lecture and inspire children. She hopes to reach many more youngsters with this updated version, sparking their imaginations, as well as entertaining them. Lisa is a native/resident of Massachusetts, a mom and a grandmother.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 98 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (December 22, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595405851
• ISBN-13: 978-0595405855
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,650,163 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for kids who enjoy a great mystery, September 17, 2007

By	Reader Views "www.readerviews.com" (Austin, Texas) - See all my reviews

Reviewed by Brianne Plach (age 10) for Reader Views (9/07)

Joe and Ronnie are about to have a summer vacation unlike any other. They are 13-year-old cousins and are looking for fun on the lake and hiking on the many trails. They have a couple of what they would call "pesky" sisters, both older and younger. One day when they are investigating a trail, they make a strange discovery. There are giant rocks forming the shape of a skull. There is a hidden scroll that leads to more clues.

Of course, being adventuresome young boys, they find themselves trying to discover what else lurks in these wooded trails. Day after day, they are getting closer to the solving of the mystery of this place. They don't want their parents to uncover what they have been doing so the older sisters also play a part in the adventure. Will they make it before vacation's end?

From page to page, you will find yourself wanting to not lay down "The Secret Cave" until it is finished. Lisa Maria Lanno is an awesome storyteller. Each chapter builds on the last and you to try to try to figure out the mystery on your own. It's almost as if you are right there by Ronnie and Joe. Each chapter ends with a set of questions making you think and draw your own conclusions. "The Secret Cave" is a must have for kids who enjoy a great mystery. It's a novel which appeals to kids like because it is kids who are the main characters. I simply loved "The Secret Cave" and hope that Lisa Marie Lanno continues to write more books like one!