Disappearing Act

An unseen man they call the Toad is stalking twelve-year-old Kevin and his older sister, Holly. They flee town in Holly''s beat-up old car, driving west until they reach the Pacific Ocean. They change their names and attempt to hide in plain sight as street performers in Venice, California. But have they really eluded the Toad? Here is Newbery Medalist Sid Fleischman doing what he does best -- spinning a tale with style.

About the author

Sid Fleischman wrote more than sixty books for children, adults, and magicians. Among his many awards was the Newbery Medal for his novel The Whipping Boy. The author described his wasted youth as a magician and newspaperman in his autobiography The Abracadabra Kid. His other titles include The Entertainer and the Dybbuk, a novel, and three biographies, Sir Charlie: Chaplin, The Funniest Man in the World; The Trouble Begins at 8: A Life of Mark Twain in the Wild, Wild West; and Escape! The Story of The Great Houdini.

Product details

• Authors: Sid Fleischman, Sid/ Beckerman Fleischman
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.07.2004
• EAN: 9780060519643
• ISBN: 978-0-06-051964-3
• No. of pages: 144
• Dimensions: 133 mm x 191 mm x 13 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION: Family / Orphans & Foster Homes, JUVENILE FICTION: Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / Siblings, JUVENILE FICTION: Action & Adventure / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Mysteries & Detective Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Girls & Women, JUVENILE FICTION: Action & Adventure / Survival Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / New Baby, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / Stepfamilies, JUVENILE FICTION: Action & Adventure / Pirates