The Black Tower

By Betsy Byars

Book Overview

At the eerie Hunt mansion, Herculeah Jones has been reading aloud to Lionus Hunt, an elderly stroke victim who can only communicate by blinking his eyes (once for yes, twice for no). Mr. Hunt seems to be trying to tell Herculeah something, but his gruff nurse won't allow her to ask any questions. What is Mr. Hunt trying to say? Is it related to a murder that took place in the mansion?s black tower years ago? And who is the creepy old lady who lives in the mansion? Herculeah's friend Meat thinks she may be asking for trouble, but Herculeah Jones won't quit until she gets to the bottom of this mystery.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0142409375
• ISBN13: 9780142409374
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.0" x 7.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Great, Thirlling, Funny Mystery

This was a very well written mystery book for kids. Better than many well-received mysteries I've read (or tried to read) for adults. Great dialogue. Great characters. Great cliffhanger chapter endings. My kids loved it. Especially the character Meat. My kids thought he was hilarious. It says for 9+ years but I read this to my 6 and 5 year-old and they both loved it. Too hard for little ones to read but fun to read to them. A bit scary for them but, like a good roller coaster ride, they liked being a bit frightened.