DANGER ON THE STAGE IBD

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Could the race to solve a mysterious on-stage accident spell curtains for Sam, Derek, and Caitlin?When the brothers join Caitlin and her parents on a weekend trip to the southwest Virginia town of Abingdon, they canâÇÖt wait to watch their favorite actor perform at the historic Barter Theatre.áBut in the middle of a performance ofáRed Riding Hood, something goes terribly wrong. When the theater is shut down, the kids must get to the bottom of the sinister plot. WhatâÇÖs the connection to the threatening letters? Was it the ghost of Robert Porterfield, who opened the Barter back in 1933 when he offered shows to local patrons in exchange for produce? Is the Martha Washington Inn, the Civil War-era hotel across the street, really haunted? Do wolves still roam The Virginia Creeper Trail, where Daniel BooneâÇÖs hunting party was attacked in 1760? Secrets from the past are hiding just off stage in the shadows. Can the kids uncover the truth before the theaterâÇÖs final act, or will their names be next on the hit list?Danger on the Stageáis the eleventh book ináThe Virginia Mysteriesáseries, but it can easily be read as a standalone. The story is the perfect complement to social studies units, field trips, and family vacations related to southwest Virginia, early American pioneer Daniel Boone, The Virginia Creeper and Appalachian Trails, trains, forestry, and more. If you enjoy mystery and adventure like theáHardy Boys,áNancy Drew,áMagic Tree House, oráNational Treasure, youâÇÖll love author Steven K. SmithâÇÖs exciting middle-grade series. The stories are modern-day fictional mysteries with twists of real locations and events from history. These fast-paced books are popular with both boys and girls ages 7-12, appealing to even reluctant readers!The Virginia Mysteries SeriesBook 1 - Summer of the WoodsBook 2 - Mystery on Church HillBook 3 - Ghosts of Belle IsleBook 4 - Secret of the StaircaseBook 5 - Midnight at the MansionBook 6 - Shadows at JamestownBook 7 - Spies at Mount VernonBook 8 - Escape from MonticelloBook 9 - Pictures at the ProtestBook 10 - Pirates on the BayBook 11 - Danger on the Stage