Description: THESE COPIES ARE BEING SOLD BY THE AUTHOR Florida History with a spoonful of Mystery! Whether you're new to the Sunshine State or have lived here for years, this Nancy Drew-type YA historical fiction set is a fun reminder of who was here before us, and what life was like in Florida in the 1920s and 1960s. Appropriate for gifted second graders on up to historians of all ages. The Mystery at Hotel OrmondFourteen year-old Elizabeth Brooks thinks she is doing her grandmother a favor when she drags a portrait and a box of books down from the sweltering attic at Sun Patch Cottage. She's actually reopened a tragic chapter in her family's history: What happened in 1927 to great Aunt Nora? And why didn't anyone want to talk about it? Winner of the "One Book, One Community Literacy Campaign" Volusia County, Florida Where's Capone's Cash?Where i$ it? What if an entire town were searching for a stolen briefcase containing $10,000? As two hurricanes approached? And which would cause more trouble for the quiet, seaside community of Ormond Beach--the search? The storms? Or great Uncle Monk, down for a visit? Illustrated by Mary Elizabeth Krausman Teaching guide available for The Mystery at Hotel Ormond.Want your copies autographed? Just add that to your comments. About the author:For 20+ years, Marian Tomblin's work has been enjoyed by thousands of mystery lovers of all ages. The Mystery at Hotel Ormond, Where's Capone's Cash? and Manatee Moon have all been selected for community-wide literacy campaigns and used in both ELA and SS classes. In 2006, The Mystery at Hotel Ormond was adapted for the stage. (Sound like something your school would like to present? The staging requires two round tables and table cloths. That's it! Message me for more information.) BULK RATE AVAILABLE
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Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
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Binding: Perfect Paperback
Product Group: Book
Subject Area: Florida
Publication Name: The Mystery at Hotel Ormond & Where's Capone's Cash?
Subject: History
Weight: 0 lbs
IsTextBook: No
Publication Year: 2004
Type: Historical Fiction
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Author: Marian Strong Tomblin
Educational Level: Elementary School, High School, Middle School
Personalized: Yes
Level: Intermediate
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Number of Pages: 139; 213