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Enchantment Lake

A Northwoods Mystery
By Margi Preus
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Enchantment Lake by Margi Preus follows the story of Francie, a young actress who becomes an amateur detective when her eccentric great-aunts request her help. Set in the intriguing landscape of Minnesota's northern woods, Francie must uncover the mysteries threatening the residents of Enchantment Lake. As she digs deeper, she uncovers quirky characters and hidden secrets, all wrapped in a blend of suspense and charm.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in a suspenseful children's mystery set in the idyllic wilderness of Northern Minnesota. The story, filled with quirky characters and a young protagonist tackling family secrets and local mysteries, could appeal to those who love nature and the adventurous process of piecing puzzles together.

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Enchantment Lake

Francie, seventeen, leaves summer school and auditions in New York City for Enchantment Lake in the woods of northern Minnesota when her great-aunts call and ask for her help investigating a mystery that centers on a road no one wants built, and on the legendary treasure said to be under enchantment.

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On the shores of Enchantment Lake in the woods of northern Minnesota, something ominous is afoot. As seventeen-year-old Francie begins to investigate, the mysteries multiply: a poisoned hotdish, a puzzling confession, eerie noises in the bog, and a legendary treasure said to be under enchantment—or is that under Enchantment, as in under the lake?

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Margi Preus crafts a captivating mystery set in northern Minnesota, praised for its blend of suspense and humour. The novel features engaging characters and vivid descriptions of the landscape, echoing classic mysteries with a modern twist. Readers enjoy the entertaining narrative and the enchanting atmosphere surrounding the central mystery.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781517904197

Publisher: University of Minnesota Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 August 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: University of Minnesota Press

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 200

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Margi Preus Young Adult

About the Author

Margi Preus is a New York Timesbest-selling author of books for young readers, including Shadow on the Mountain, West of the Moon, and Heart of a Samurai, winner of a Newbery Honor and the Asian/Pacific American Award for Children's Literature. She loved mysteries since she was allowed to stay up past her bedtime to watch Perry Mason with her dad. Enchantment Lake is her first mystery.

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