The House In Poplar Wood
By K. E. Ormsbee
A Writers' League of Texas Book Award Finalist, Spirit of Texas Reading List selection, and South Dakota Prairie Awards selection
★ "Quirky, spooky, and thoroughly enjoyable." —School Library Journal, Starred Review
★ "Magical elements, evocative, intelligent writing, and ever-ratcheting suspense." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
★ "A smart, thrilling mystery, equal parts dark and gentle, that explores questions about freedom, power, and choosing one's master." —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
"The foreboding atmosphere perfectly matches the dark mystery and high stakes confronting the middle-schoolers." —Booklist
"Ormsbee manages quite the balancing act, giving each kid a distinct personality and an authentic perspective." —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books