Ghost In The Machine: Ryan's Journal (Skeleton Creek, No. 2) - Hardcover

Carman, Patrick

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 054507570X ISBN 13: 9780545075701

Publisher: Scholastic Press, 2009

Synopsis

The chilling conclusion in the innovative series from bestselling author Patrick Carman.

Strange things are happening in Skeleton Creek...and Ryan and Sarah are trying to find out why. Ryan writes down everything in his journal, and Sarah records everything on her videocam. The two move deeper into the mystery they've uncovered, determined to discover the secrets buried in Skeleton Creek, in the conclusion to Patrick Carman's thrilling series.

In this groundbreaking format, the story is broken into two parts -- Ryan's text in the book, and Sarah's videos on a special website, with links and passwords given throughout the book.

About this title

About the Author:

Patrick Carman is the bestselling author of numerous series for young readers, including The Land of Elyon, Elliot’s Park, Skeleton Creek, Atherton, Trackers, Dark Eden, and 3:15. He got his start as a storyteller weaving bedtime tales for his two daughters. He lives in Walla Walla, Washington, with his family.

Review:

Praise for Skeleton Creek:

"This is something kids will want . . . Carman's accessible, journal-type text, full of mystery and foreshadowing, pulls from the outset [and] the nicely choreographed videos definitely build atmosphere." -Booklist

"There are so many good things to say about this book. The part print, part video format will entice reluctant readers . . . It will make possible the telling of more interesting and complex tales." &mdashThe-Trades.com

"All the way to the last chilling pages, readers will be enthralled and totally surprised . . . Hang on to your flashlights and be ready for some really great twists!" &mdashTeenReads.com

About this edition

• Publisher: Scholastic Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 054507570X
• ISBN 13: 9780545075701
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 210