Dear Napoleon, I Know You're Dead, But..
Elvira Woodruff
Marty receives a surprising reply when he writes a letter describing his spirited but sick grandfather to Napoleon Bonaparte.
Read Time: ~2.5 hr
Shadow-catcher
by Betty Levin (2000)
About this book
Although he often fancied himself a detective, Jonathan must become a real sleuth when he attempts to solve a mystery while accompanying his grandfather, a Civil War veteran and traveling photographer in Maine.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreShadow-catcher Lead Character
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