The Box in the Woods cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 5.0
Points 13.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 88295
Points per Word 0.000147
Page Count 383
Points per Page 0.033943
Series Truly Devious

Description

After solving the Ellingham Affair, true crime enthusiast Stevie Bell receives a mysterious email from the owner of Camp Wonder Falls, formerly known as Camp Bounty Lake, the site of the infamous "Box in the Woods" murders that occurred in 1978. Strange events begin happening at the camp, prompting Stevie to go undercover as a counselor to investigate the decades-old cold case and uncover what really happened.

Quick Summary

After cracking the century's biggest mystery, Stevie Bell trades her detective badge for a camp counselor ID to unravel a decades-old murder case that still haunts Camp Wonder Falls. Readers will devoured the eerie 1978 cold case mixed with Stevie's witty true crime commentary and the creepy summer camp setting that makes every counselor a potential suspect. If You Were a Quadrilateralr kid loves Karen McManus's twisty mysteries or Holly Jackson's investigative thrillers, they'll be obsessed with this nostalgic slasher meets modern detective story. Perfect for teens in grades 9 through 12 who crave smart, atmospheric mysteries with a dash of retro horror vibes.