Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
5.8
Points
7.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
43808
Points per Word
0.00016
Page Count
181
Points per Page
0.038674
Description
Twelve-year-old Merry Skiffe, who lives on Martha's Vineyard in the 1880s, runs away from home because she is suspected of having committed a murder.
Quick Summary
A twelve-year-old girl in 1880s Martha's Vineyard becomes a fugitive after being accused of murder, turning her familiar island home into a treacherous game of survival where everyone becomes a potential suspect. Kids will race through the pages as Merry dodges suspicion, uncovers clues, and fights to clear her name while living on the run in a community that suddenly feels very small. If your kid loves the mystery and small-town secrets in "The Westing Game," they'll be hooked on this historical whodunit. Perfect for kids ages 9-12 in grades 4-7.