The+Dead+Man+in+Indian+Creek

Title: **// The Dead Man in Indian Creek //** Author: Hahn, Mary D Description: Two boys go camping one last time before it gets too cold and find a body floating in the creek. One of them is convinced that the local antique dealer has something to do with it and they set out to get to the bottom of things. They wind up stumbling into something that threatens their lives. Genre: Mystery Questionable situation: The story deals with murder, smuggling, and drugs. Opinions: It was challenged twice due to drugs and smuggling issues addressed in the story; also, the belief that it portrayed bad parenting and was too frightening for elementary age readers. ([]) Despite being awarded awards from the International Reading Association, the Children’s Book Council, and the American Library Association, this book has gained mixed reviews. Some saying it will likely appeal to the most reluctant of readers and some saying that it is a dud. ([]) Audience: 8-12 year olds