The Secret of Laurel Oaks

by Lois Ruby

Book Overview

A haunting historical mystery based on real life events, told in the alternating points of view of a contemporary girl and a 19th century slave accused of a horrible crime. When Lila and her family visit Laurel Oaks Plantation in Louisiana, her parents and brother scoff at the claim that the house is haunted. But secretly, Lila suspects there are ghostly presences willing to communicate with her, and her alone. One spirit eager to tell her story is...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076535229X
• ISBN13: 9780765352293
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Starscape Books
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.2" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9