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Mystery of the Haunted Pool
223 pages
A warm, wholesome mid-century mystery that blends everyday preteen life with a touch of historical melodrama.
What it feels like
Reading this classic mid-century juvenile mystery feels like stepping into a cozy, nostalgic world where everyday life seamlessly gives way to thrilling local secrets. The narrative moves at a steady, engaging pace, anchoring the reader in the warm, wholesome reality of a young girl navigating family transitions and cramped antique shop quarters before plunging into historical melodrama. The prose is accessible and earnest, perfectly tailored for preteens while offering a comforting charm for older readers seeking a gentle, old-fashioned puzzle. It is a delightful experience for anyone who loves a quaint, atmospheric setting along the Hudson River, where youthful curiosity transforms a normal summer into an above-average adventure full of winning suspense.
- Mood
- cozy
- nostalgic
- quaint
- mildly suspenseful
- Tone
- warm
- wholesome
- earnest
- melodramatic
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- uncovering local history · family transitions · youthful curiosity · everyday mysteries
- The writing
- Classic and accessible, balancing wholesome everyday details with engaging, age-appropriate suspense.
- The arc
- Moves from the grounded warmth of everyday family transitions into the thrilling excitement of a local mystery.
- Who it's for
- Preteens and nostalgic readers who enjoy gentle, classic mysteries set against a backdrop of quaint antique shops.
About the book
A warm and winning story that turns into a mystery, made to order for the preteens. Susan Price has been sent ahead of her family to an aunt who has an antique shop in Highlands Landing, way up to the Hudson. Susan and her aunt tuck themselves into Aunt Edith's crowded quarters while a search for a house for the family is on. And in the process the 12-year old girl stumbles on to a mystery.... In today's setting, history, melodrama and a wholesome sense of normal life combine to make this an above average mystery for this age group. Pub Date: Sept. 19th, 1960 - Kirkus Reviews [
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