Monday, July 4, 2011

VISCONTI HOUSE By: Elsbeth Edgar Young Adult Literature

VISCONTI HOUSE By: Elsbeth Edgar
Laura Horton doesn't quite fit in at her school. She lives in a crumbling mansion that everyone seems to think is "haunted" and spends too much time with her parents' artist friends than with kids her own age. So when rumors start to fly about the strange new boy, Leon Murphy, Laura decides it's best to keep her distance. But soon Laura finds that keeping her distance may be harder than expected. It turns out that Leon and she may have more in common than she thought. and Laura may just need his help if she ever wants to uncover the secrets of the "haunted" Visconti House. Ages 9 and up. Candlewick $16.99 Reviewed by Maggie age 16

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