"I don't suppose young people ever realize that there is still a very young person hiding inside most old people."

Phyllis Whitney certainly knew people, especially young folks. It's evident in this wonderful mystery first printed in 1957. It was written for kids, but it has something for everyone. Exceptional writing and story-telling make this a classic for lovers of mystery, even those who have become seasoned with years. I thoroughly enjoyed it. ( )

Reading this took me back a few decades. I loved mystery stories like this when I was in grade school. I guess I still do. ( )

I wish my copy isn`t falling apart. This is an old book and I enjoy it to the end.
It one those old children’s books that are well written and forgotten about. I think I’ll try to find another copy that not falling apart. This book is a kid’s book, but since it over fifty years old there should be an exception that anyone young or old can read it.

The old lady that live in the house would be one of the fiction characters I will invite for dinner. Can sit and listen to her stories all day. ( )

This book I found on a friend's reading list from childhood. I remembered reading it myself as a child. I remember especially liking the illustration by Richard Horwitz. He made the kids look very grown up and I liked that a lot. It is a good book on multiple levels. The boys are trying to deal with the grief of the loss of a parent at the same time trying to adjust to a new stepparent. The girls having had more time for grief trying to get to know the boys and adjust to a new family. Everyone's loyalties are challenged. All this and a good mystery at the same time. I enjoyed rereading this book as an adult. ( )

Another book in my 1906 San Francisco earthquake quest. I liked the book, but it isn't about the earthquake -- it is set in San Francisco in the 1950s, and only refers in passing to the 1906 earthquake.