{"product_id":"the-crossroads-9780375846984","title":"The Crossroads","description":"\u003cb\u003ePerfect for Halloween  From the\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eEscape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library\u003c\/i\u003e and coauthor of \u003ci\u003eI Funny\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTreasure Hunters\u003c\/i\u003e, comes a series of spine-tingling mysteries to keep you up long after the lights go out.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eZack, his dad, and new stepmother have just moved back to his father's hometown, not knowing that their new house has a dark history. Fifty years ago, a crazed killer caused an accident at the nearby crossroads that took 40 innocent lives. He died when his car hit a tree in a fiery crash, and his malevolent spirit has inhabited the tree ever since. During a huge storm, lightning hits the tree, releasing the spirit, who decides his evil spree isn't over . . . and Zack is directly in his sights. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Award-winning thriller author Chris Grabenstein fills his first book for younger readers with the same humorous and spine-tingling storytelling that has made him a fast favorite with adults. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \u003ci\u003e\"A rip-roaring ghost story.\"\u003c\/i\u003e--Booklist, \u003ci\u003eStarred\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Grabenstein\u003c\/b\u003e is the Anthony Award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eTilt a Whirl, Mad Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWhack a Mole\u003c\/i\u003e. He used to write TV and radio commercials and has written for the Muppets. Currently, Chris and his wife live in New York City with three cats and a dog named Fred, who starred in \u003ci\u003eChitty Chitty Bang Bang \u003c\/i\u003eon Broadway. You can visit him (and Fred) at www.chrisgrabenstein.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Random House Children's Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50914035892498,"sku":"9780375846984","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_312377a6-84a2-4941-9087-f3458f0b8370.jpg?v=1738803127","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-crossroads-9780375846984","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}