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Closed for the Season
Closed for the Season
Author: Mary Downing Hahn
The weather-beaten sign on the gate of the Magic Forest says Closed For the Season. But when the boys ride up to it on their bikes, Arthur tells his new friend, Logan, that the old amusement park hasn't been open for years. The overgrown park looks sinister even in broad daylight, so Logan is reluctant to ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780547398532
ISBN-10: 0547398530
Publication Date: 9/6/2010
Pages: 182
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  • Currently 4.6/5 Stars.
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4.6 stars, based on 12 ratings
Publisher: Sandpiper
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
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GeniusJen avatar reviewed Closed for the Season on + 5322 more book reviews
Reviewed by Sally Kruger aka "Readingjunky" for TeensReadToo.com

New to the neighborhood, Logan isn't exactly thrilled when Arthur, the weird kid next door, bustles over to welcome him. Right away, Logan can tell that Arthur is going to be a challenge.

The other less than thrilling thing that Logan learns about his new home is that its previous owner, Myrtle Donaldson, was murdered. How come his parents didn't check out something like that before they agreed to buy the rundown place?

At least it's summer vacation, so Logan has time to get to know the place before he's thrust into making friends at school. He's not much of an athlete, and if his past school experiences are any indication, making friends with the cool kids will probably be a disaster.

When Arthur shows up on Logan's doorstep and offers to show him around, he guesses his friendship is better than nothing. The two end up having a lot in common and finding Myrtle Donaldson's killer turns them into a sort of crime-fighting team.

The murder, the possibility of the killer's involvement in embezzlement, and the bulldozing of a local, historic amusement park all combine for some great adventure. Normally law-abiding Logan find himself following the lead of reckless Arthur as they investigate Logan's musty attic, the local library, and the overgrown grounds of Magic Forest. They are clever and creative enough to discover some clues that lead them into some dangerous territory.

Mary Downing Hahn is a master of mystery. As the author of novels for young people, she captures the spooky atmosphere of the old amusement park and the excitement of the chase as she reveals the clues to the years old murder mystery.

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON is an excellent addition to any middle grade mystery collection.
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Very good book! Suspensful, mystery, lots of action that kids would love! It gets slow in the middle of the book, but the end proves worthy. I loved it!
alyse avatar reviewed Closed for the Season on
This is an awesome real horror story this was one of my favorites!....But its time for me to move on ive already read it 3 times...


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