Alexander Hickory

by Emily Kieson

Overview

In the fall of 1849, Alexander Hickory died for the ninth and final time. He spent his life building his estate with an elaborate treasure map and clues tucked into every corner. His dying wish was that everyone could partake in the greatest treasure hunt of their lives. But fifty years of greed interfered with his plans. Alex, the last living descendant of the great Mr. Hickory, wants nothing more than to find the treasure hidden somewhere inside her grandfather's mansion. If she does, she can save the house and whatever remains of her family's mysterious past. But Mr. Evans and Ms. Chamberlain, the current tenants of the house, want something very different and will do almost anything to get it. Under constant surveillance by the vengeful Ms. Chamberlain, Alex faces the greatest challenge of her life. Struggling against the constraints of servitude, she must decode the message of the mosaic frog before the others find the treasure and destroy everything she's ever loved.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940011951824
Publisher:	Red Box Press
Publication date:	01/05/2009
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	302
File size:	142 KB
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Emily lives and works in Austin Texas. When she's not writing or painting, she's teaching horseback riding lessons and frolicking with dryads.

Editorial Reviews

"The joint spy operations between Alex and her friend Henry, including surreptitious forays into forbidden rooms and chase scenes through the dark manor house, will have readers ready for more."

Amy Treadwell

"Alexander Hickory has all the makings of an instant classic...It's a good safe read that any parent can be comfortable with their children reading."

Hill Country Bookstore

"...Consistently well-written and suspenseful, and any young reader who enjoys a good puzzle will be challenged by the one the batty Mr. Hickory has devised."

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