The Mystery of Locked Rooms
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Crack the codes. Find the treasure. Escape the house.
From the acclaimed author of Scritch Scratch and What Lives in the Woods comes an action-packed adventure novel about three friends who team up to find a hidden treasure in an abandoned 1950's funhouse.
Twelve-year-old Sarah Greene wants nothing more from her seventh-grade year than to beat the hardest escape room left in her town with her best friends, West, and Hannah. But when a foreclosure notice shows up on Sarah's front door, everything changes. Since her father became ill two years ago, things have been bad, but not lose your house bad...until now.
Sarah feels helpless until the day Hannah mentions a treasure rumored to be hidden in the walls of an abandoned funhouse. According to legend, Hans, Stefan, and Karl Stein were orphaned at eight years old and lived with different families until they were able to reunite as adults. Their dream was to build the most epic funhouse in existence. They wanted their experience to be more than mirror mazes and optical illusions, so they not only created elaborate riddles and secret passages, but they also claimed to have hidden a treasure inside the funhouse.
Once in, Sarah, West, and Hannah realize the house is unlike any escape room they've attempted. There are challenges, yes, but they feel personal. Like the triplets knew who would get in. It seems impossible, but so does everything about the house. As soon as they're in she immediately worries that attempting the funhouse is a bad idea but Sarah has no choice but to continue, since her future is at stake.
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1 primary bookThe Delta Games
The Delta Games is a 1-book series first released in 2024 with contributions by Lindsay Currie.
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Book Review: The Mystery of Locked Rooms by Lindsay Currie
Rating: 4 Stars
I recently had the pleasure of reading an advance copy of “The Mystery of Locked Rooms” by Lindsay Currie, and it was a captivating adventure from start to finish! The story follows twelve-year-old Sarah Greene and her two best friends, West and Hannah, as they embark on a thrilling quest to uncover a hidden treasure in an abandoned 1950s funhouse.
The premise of crackling codes, seeking treasure, and navigating through challenges in the funhouse is incredibly engaging. The trio's dynamic and unwavering support for each other added depth to the story, making it all the more heartwarming.
Currie's writing style is both descriptive and immersive, pulling readers into the mysterious world of the funhouse with its elaborate riddles and secret passages. The way the author weaves together the personal challenges of the characters with the overarching quest for treasure creates a perfect balance of tension and emotion. The puzzles and obstacles faced by Sarah, West, and Hannah had me eager to see how they would overcome each challenge and unlock the secrets of the funhouse.
And let's not forget about that stunning cover! It perfectly captures the essence of adventure and mystery that awaits within the pages of the book. I can already envision young readers being drawn in by its allure.
In conclusion, “The Mystery of Locked Rooms” is a must-read for fans of action-packed adventures and thrilling mysteries. Lindsay Currie has crafted a story that will keep readers of all ages entertained and engrossed from beginning to end. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a riveting and heart-pounding read.
⚠️This review was written based on personal opinions and experiences with the book. Individual preferences may vary⚠️
