{"product_id":"ghosts-of-belle-isle-9780989341486","title":"Ghosts of Belle Isle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGhosts from the Civil War seemed like just a legend until they saw the lights over the water.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrothers Sam and Derek can't wait to explore historic Belle Isle during the 150\u003csup\u003eth \u003c\/sup\u003eanniversary of the Fall of Richmond and the end of the Civil War. But that's before they learn how the wooded park along the James River once held Union soldiers in a terrible prisoner-of-war camp. Legend says that the haunting lights over the rapids at night are the ghosts of long-dead soldiers still fighting the Civil War. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe discovery of a haunting mural in the island's crumbling ruins leads the boys and their friend Caitlin into danger. To find the truth, they must brave menacing bullies and an encounter with a Confederate biker gang led by the notorious Mad Dog DeWitt. But some ghosts may be more alive than they ever expected. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoin the kids as they face their fears across suspended bridges, secret hideouts, and graveyard ceremonies, while discovering names and places from the our country's tumultuous past like Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis, Hollywood Cemetery, and Tredegar Iron Works. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGhosts of Belle Isle \u003c\/em\u003eis the third book in \u003cem\u003eThe Virginia Mysteries \u003c\/em\u003eseries, but it can easily be read as a standalone. If you enjoy mystery and adventure like the \u003cem\u003eHardy Boys\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eNancy Drew\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMagic Tree House\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eNational Treasure\u003c\/em\u003e, you'll love author Steven K. Smith's exciting middle-grade series. The stories are modern-day fictional mysteries with twists of real locations and events from Virginia history. These fast-paced books are popular with both boys and girls ages 7-12, appealing to even reluctant readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGhosts of Belle \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIsle \u003c\/em\u003eand start your adventure today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Steven K. Smith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Myboys3 Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/21\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 194\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.45d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780989341486\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.6\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e553726 \/ Ghosts of Belle Isle: The Virginia Mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSmith, Steven K.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Steven K. Smith writes The Virginia Mysteries, a middle grade adventure series with a twist of history. Steven lives in Richmond, Virginia, with his wife, three sons, and a golden retriever named Charlie. Born and raised in rural northwestern New Jersey, he moved to Virginia in 2011 and quickly fell in love with its history and charm. You can find him at MyBoys3.com, where he blogs about the adventures of raising three young boys. When he's not writing, Steven works in e-healthcare and enjoys coaching his boys in sports, hiking and camping, photography, and taking naps. Some of his favorite children's books include Where the Red Fern Grows, Rascal, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Bridge to Terabithia, and the Chronicles of Narnia series. Sign up for Steven's Reader's List to be notified of new books and events at: http: \/\/goo.gl\/PfYnDI","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Steven K. Smith \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47287154245789,"sku":"9780989341486","price":29.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_9a823c3e-3095-4e7e-ba7b-b2b045e0db00.jpg?v=1760035688","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/ghosts-of-belle-isle-9780989341486","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}