Product Description

Kit is visiting Aunt Millie in Mountain Hollow, Kentucky, in 1934. When a professor arrives to study Kentucky mountain traditions, Kit is thrilled to help with her research--until it becomes clear that somebody doesn't want "outsiders" nosing around. Kit decides to find out who's making trouble, even if it means venturing into Lonesome Hollow in the dark of night. Girls will enjoy solving the mystery right along with Kit. This latest book from Kathleen Ernst, previously nominated for both the Edgar and the Agatha Award, also includes an illustrated "Looking Back" section to provide historical context.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #195051 in Books
• Published on: 2007-02-20
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781593691608
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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From Booklist
Kit, the Depression-era heroine of the American Girl mystery series, is visiting her aunt in rural Kentucky when Professor Lucy Vanderpool arrives to do research on Appalachian basket weaving. She asks Kit to help her collect information, but it soon becomes clear that someone doesn't want strangers nosing around Lonesome Hollow. At the same time, Kit is worried about her friend Fern. The county has threatened to send her to an orphanage, and Fern's older brother seems to have come up with a sketchy plan to earn money. Ernst does a fine job of showing not only the poverty of Appalachia during the Depression but also the ingenuity of its people. There is also a good deal about Kentucky's mining companies that used and abused their workers. The mystery element is solid, but this works best as an evocation of time and place. The historical backdrop is bolstered by the back matter, which gives more detail in words and photos. Cooper, Ilene
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Customer Reviews

Another kid's review :D
I have read a few american girl mysteries, and admit that this wasn't my favorate. But that is only because the other ones were slightly more excellent. Yes, this book was excellently written, and had an exciting plot. I learned more abaut the Deppression in this, maybe even more then in the Kit series! And that is a lot. Do give this book a try, there is no way of telling if you'll like the book untill you try it! I thought it was a real page turner, and any young mystery lover should give it a try!

Excellent American Girl Mystery
This was a very interesting American Girl Mystery. We have read the entire series (my daughter is just now 7) and she loves them. The story introduces historical facts about life during the Great Depression which were interesting to both of us. All the books in this series include historical information and photos at the end of the book from the time period as well.

alright
it was ok. i must admitt that i was hoping it would be better. but, it was still pretty good, good enough you didn't want to put it down. still, in the americangirl mysteries, there are better ones. i think it was about a four star book. it still had a pretty good plott to it. hope this helps!!!!!!