Eddie: The Lost Youth of Edgar Allan Poe (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781416997641)

When young Eddie is falsely accused of destroying the Judge's chicken coop, his adopted parents give him two days to find the true culprit. Guided by logic, but entranced by the poetry of the paranormal, Eddie seeks to solve the mystery, along the way meeting Captain Mephisto, a darkly unusual magician. With help from his Raven and the prodding of a mischievous imp, McCobber, it is no wonder that Eddie grows up to become a master of the macabre.

Scott Gustafson crafts a finely wrought portrait that is both humorous and touching. Coupled with his stunning gothic illustrations, Eddie is sure to win fans young and old.

Author: Scott Gustafson
ISBN-10: 1416997644
ISBN-13: 9781416997641
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 08/23/2011
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 8.59h x 5.82w x 0.80d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 4
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 145501 / Eddie: The Lost Youth of Edgar Allan Poe


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 06/13/2011
Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2011
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2011
Booklist 09/01/2011 pg. 119
School Library Journal 12/01/2011 pg. 118
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2012 pg. 71 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw