Books with title Moses, Me and Murder

Are you afraid of the dark?When Sarah-Belle Francis buys a wax and plaster gorgon statue to accompany her latest movie showing at the Voodoo Drive-In and BBQ, her sister Anna-Lee can't get over how ugly the thing is. The hideous wax figure turns out to be far more than Belle bargained for, however, when a human skeleton is discovered inside. The sisters soon find themselves caught up in another wild paranormal mystery involving more folk magic, ghosts, and escaped movie monsters than either of them knows how to handle.Will they be able to track down a killer before the gorgon's stare turns them both to stone and freezes an already ice cold case to death?

This popular children's novel is based on a real unsolved murder that took place in Barkerville, B.C. during the 1860's Gold Rush. The quick-paced an engrossing story brings to life and exciting era of British Columbia history as its hero, Ted, struggles with his doubts and fears when he tries to solve the mysterious murder of a young man on his way to the gold fields. When the story presents an actual trial conducted by a historical B.C. judge, young Ted must consider the issue of capital punishment.An appendix of historical notes gives a brief sketch of each real character, including Judge Begbie, who was known as the hanging judge. Now in its sixth printing, this book is widely used in elementary classrooms.

Are you afraid of the dark?When Sarah-Belle Francis buys a wax and plaster gorgon statue to accompany her latest movie showing at the Voodoo Drive-In and BBQ, her sister Anna-Lee can't get over how ugly the thing is. The hideous wax figure turns out to be far more than Belle bargained for, however, when a human skeleton is discovered inside. The sisters soon find themselves caught up in another wild paranormal mystery involving more folk magic, ghosts, and escaped movie monsters than either of them knows how to handle.Will they be able to track down a killer before the gorgon's stare turns them both to stone and freezes an already ice cold case to death?