Mystery on Church Hill

Name: Mystery on Church Hill
Brand: Findaway Voices
Availability: InStock
Author: Steven K. Smith
ISBN: 9781947881174

Author: Steven K. Smith

Series: The Virginia Mysteries #2

Narrator: Tom McElroy

Unabridged: 3 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: MyBoys3 Press

Published: 05/18/2017

Categories: Children's Fiction, Children's Mystery & Detective, Action & Adventure Stories, Historical Stories

Synopsis

Liberty or death is just the beginning in this hunt for secrets left by the Founding Fathers.When sleuthing brothers Sam and Derek visit Richmond’s historic St. John’s Church for a reenactment of Patrick Henry’s famous “Give me liberty or give me death” speech, something’s hidden in the basement. Something important. As the brothers and their classmates dig deeper, they find clues from Thomas Jefferson, George Wythe, and other Founding Fathers in a quest for a priceless document hidden over the centuries. But they’re not the only ones searching, and if they don’t solve the puzzles fast, a cunning adversary named Jerry may steal this precious piece of our nation’s history. Secret inventions, hidden passageways and tales of murder are all part of this high-stakes chase from the cemeteries of Richmond to the streets of Colonial Williamsburg. Mystery on Church Hill is the second book in The Virginia Mysteries series, but it can also be read as a standalone. If you enjoy mystery and adventure like the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, Magic Tree House, or National Treasure, you’ll love author Steven K. Smith’s exciting middle-grade series. The stories are modern-day fictional mysteries with twists of real locations and events from Virginia history. These fast-paced books are popular with both boys and girls ages 7-12, appealing to even reluctant readers!

Reviews

Goodreads review by jv

It was a warm and fuzzy reunion when I cheerfully joined impish brothers Sam and Derek on their second adventure. Learning all about Patrick Henry and his famous “…give me liberty…” speech, Sam’s class embarks on a seemingly simple field trip to St. John’s Church in Richmond’s own historic Church Hi......more

Goodreads review by Jessaka

Steven Smith combines mystery and history in his books, all, so-far, in the area around the state of Virginia, so kids get histories lessons that are not boring to them. This story has the brothers, Sam and Derek going with their class mates to Richmond, Virginia to see St. John's Church where Patri......more

Goodreads review by Linda

This is book #2 in the Virginia Mysteries. I liked it better than book #1. The characters are evolving. The author's writing is evolving. This series is for younger children. It features brothers Sam and Derek Johnson, who started out at ages 8 and 10 but age during the series. I think they are 10 a......more

Goodreads review by Nikki

I enjoyed Steven Smith's first book in the series--Summer of the Woods--very much, but this book is even a step up from that one. I think the plot is a bit more tangible and interesting, and the mystery is very Hardy Boy-ish and fun to read. Plus, in this book, more kids are involved, which always m......more

Goodreads review by Kell

My 11 year old son read this book. He says it was a great mix of fact and fiction and a fun way to learn. He showed it to his history teacher and the whole class ended up reading it together! I think that says a lot about the quality of the book. *We received our copy through goodreads first reads b......more