If Photos Could Talk
Sam and Stephanie's search for a missing elderly neighbor draws them into his house and into a summer of dangerous adventure. The house seems to be empty, but, if so, why should a table setting appear... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0966100964
ISBN13:9780966100969
Release Date:June 2005
Publisher:Adams-Pomeroy Press
Length:259 Pages
Age Range:8 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 7
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Thank you Andrew Oliver!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I met Mr. Oliver at The Camera Company in Madison, Wisconsin where he has his photographs printed. I am also a photographer and writer (advertising copy), so I couldn't resist picking up a copy of Andy's book, "If Photos Could Talk." Having met the author, I intended to read a few chapters, more out of curiosity than anything else. To my surprise, I ended up reading Photos from cover-to-cover. Andy has an engaging style that keeps you turning the pages. And even though he writes for children, I found myself thoroughly involved in the mystery of what happened to Mr. Snider. If you are looking for a wholesome source of entertainment for the adolescent readers in your home, I highly recommend, "If Photos Could Talk," and the second book in the series, "Haunted Hill." While you're at it, give yourself a treat, and read them, too!
A chapter book for young adults about twelve-year-old Sam and Stephanie's search for an elderly neig
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
If Photos Could Talk: A Sam & Stephanie Mystery is a chapter book for young adults about twelve-year-old Sam and Stephanie's search for an elderly neighbor who has gone missing. Set modern-day southern Wisconsin, If Photos Could Talk tells of their venture into their neighbor's mysterious house filled with strange noises and hidden secrets. The strong bond between the young protagonists forms the heart of this exciting small-town adventure.
A different flavor from the usual kid's mystery
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I read about this book in a local paper and so read it out of curiousity. When I was a boy, I used to devour mystery stories. This book seemed a little different from most youth mystery books I've read. In my opinion, the protagonist (Sam) seems a bit too mature for his age, as he narrates the story it didn't seem like the speaking style of a boy. Also there seemed to be sexual nuances which I found jarring in a youth mystery (Sam keeps "noticing" Stephanie's rear end, and in one scene a bad man pulls Stephanie's pants down.) Depending on your point of view, these nuances are either cute (young love?) or scary. However, the story includes lots of clever ideas and plot twists which make it very original, and kept me turning the pages.
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