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Synopsis
Twelve-year-old Lars Olafson's move to his great-aunt's farm near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, brings him friendship with the ghost of an eighteenth-century ancestor who recounts his adventures during the American Revolution, helping Lars adjust to his new home and playing a part in the search for a missing will.
Is The Riddle of Penncroft Farm appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A gentle middle grade story about adjusting to change through friendship with a Revolutionary War-era ghost. Contains mild historical violence references but focuses on personal growth and history.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death.
Who'll love this
Kids who love history and ghost stories will enjoy Lars's friendship with his Revolutionary War ancestor and the mystery of the missing will.