Mystery on Mackinac Island

By Anna W. Hale

Book Overview

Mackinac Island is a summer vacation spot in Michigan where no cars are allowed, so everyone uses horses and bikes to get around. Thirteen-year-old Hunter Martineau lives on the island year around and knows everything about the place.Well, almost everything. When bikes start to mysteriously disappear all over the island, Hunter is determined to catch the thief and claim the reward money. But that isn't so easy, even for someone as smart as Hunter.Hunter gathers clues and follows suspects to secret places. But every lead turns out to be a dead end - until the thief gives himself away, and Hunter realizes that he is in real danger.Along the way, Hunter makes new friends, grows closer to his dad, and learns why his heritage as an Ottawa Indian is so important to him. Full of fun and surprises, Mystery on Mackinac Island is about adventure, loyalty, and the discoveries of growing up.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 188237648X
• ISBN13: 9781882376483
• Release Date: June 1989
• Publisher: Thunder Bay Press Michigan
• Length: 183 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 7.9"
• Age Range: 6 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3

Customer Reviews

Great Mystery!

Our fourth grade class read this story to prepare for our trip to Mackinac Island.This is an action packed story that makes you think and wonder what will happen next. The story line has lots of twists. Ms. Hale's use of descriptive words helped us be able to see what life would be like on the island. Because of this story, we are even more excited to visit the island. This book is a MUST for anyone planning a trip to Mackinac Island!