Plane Phenomenon: The Pawnshop Mysteries (Paperback)

~ Carl R. Bartholomew (Author)
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Keith and his father enjoy building model airplanes, but when they do not follow the instructions, their model crashes. As Keith is exploring an old pawnshop for a new plane to fly, he uncovers a model biplane that bears strange, experimental modifications—and that comes with a warning from the shopkeeper. The changes made to this model remind Keith of the contraptions a maverick boyhood friend of his used to create. With the caveats of the pawnbroker still in his mind, Keith is surprised to run into his old friend again, this time for a surprising adventure with the odd model biplane. In their adventures, they discover that events are capable of not only changing the people involved but also altering the very objects around them.

About the Author

Carl R. Bartholomew is the author of Granmax: The Saving of a Steam Train. He lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 44 pages
• Publisher: Dna Press; illustrated edition edition (December 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933255242
• ISBN-13: 978-1933255248
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 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: #2,082,498 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too, April 20, 2007

By	TeensReadToo.com "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." (All Over the US & Canada) - See all my reviews

Keith and his Dad have spent a lot of time and money building their remote controlled model airplane. They love taking it flying together. So far Keith has stuck to just the basic flying, and let his dad do all of the fancy tricks. But today is Keith's big chance, his dad is ready for him to try some fancy flying. They both know how important this is, they see it anticipated on Keith's mom's face every time she comes to watch them fly. It's a good thing she's not there to see it this time; Keith is nervous enough as it is. If everything goes well they'll take it to the model airplane show.

All doesn't go well. The crash that they were all hoping would never happen is spectacular. Not in a good way. Keith is devastated and banishes himself to his room. Staring at the ceiling he remembers the model plane he saw in the pawnshop in town. Maybe it's still there. Maybe he can afford to buy it.

Keith hurries off on his bike. He is beyond ecstatic to see the model plane waiting for him in the window. After a rather confusing conversation with the pawnbroker (that perfectly and hilariously illustrates a generational cavern in speech patterns), the man takes the plane down for examination. The plane has been modified by its previous owner and has a strange and somewhat mysterious history. Keith is only more interested. He rides back home and convinces his parents to go right back with him and pick up the plane.

Keith decides to take the plane to the model show and fly it, even though he's never actually tried it out yet. He's sure he can handle it. Keith isn't the only one in for a surprise.

At times hilarious, at times suspenseful, a bit mysterious, consistently good. This is a great story, even for non-plane enthusiasts. In fact, my only real complaint is that I wish it were much longer!

Reviewed by: Carrie Spellman