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Midnight at the Mansion (The Virginia Mysteries Book 5) Kindle Edition

by Steven K. Smith (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 500 ratings
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A visit to historic Maymont estate is anything but a walk in the park.

Sam, Derek, and Caitlin have tackled countless mysteries together, but a visit to Maymont, Richmond’s Downton Abbey-like turn-of-the-century estate, brings danger at every turn. A chance meeting with a mysterious stranger suddenly becomes a frantic chase and reveals a desperate message to “save the eagles.”

When Sam receives an ominous warning in the middle of the night, Derek and Caitlin devise a plan that leads them high into the Blue Ridge Mountains. To save Maymont’s stolen eagles, the kids must find a secret abandoned palace, survive the wilds of the Appalachian Trail, and avoid capture by criminals, all before midnight.

Midnight at the Mansion is the fifth book in The Virginia Mysteries series, but it can also be read as a standalone. If you enjoy mystery and adventure like the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, Magic Tree House, or National Treasure, you’ll love author Steven K. Smith’s exciting middle-grade series. The stories are modern-day fictional mysteries with twists of real locations and events from Virginia history. These fast-paced books are popular with both boys and girls ages 7-12, appealing to even reluctant readers!

The Virginia Mysteries
Book 1 - Summer of the Woods
Book 2 - Mystery on Church Hill
Book 3 - Ghosts of Belle Isle
Book 4 - Secret of the Staircase
Book 5 - Midnight at the Mansion
Book 6 - Shadows at Jamestown
Book 7 - Spies at Mount Vernon
Book 8 - Escape from Monticello
Book 9 - Pictures at the Protest
Book 10 - Pirates on the Bay

Brother Wars Series
Brother Wars
Cabin Eleven
The Big Apple

Final Kingdom Trilogy (Ages 10+)
The Missing
The Recruit
The Bridge
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    8 - 11 years, from customers
  2. Book 5 of 11
    The Virginia Mysteries
  3. Print length
    158 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    2 - 6
  6. Publication date
    August 13, 2016
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  8. Word Wise
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  9. Enhanced typesetting
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  10. Sticky notes
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Editorial Reviews

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"Captivating and suspenseful." - Angolee M. Roberts, Amazon reviewer

"My 9-year old son loves these books! It can compete against the lure of an iPad so I hope that the series never ends!" - Caterina M., Amazon reviewer

"As an elementary school librarian, I can't wait to put this mystery into the hands of my 3rd-5th grade students!" - Diane S., Amazon reviewer

"The best one yet!" - ARC, Amazon reviewer

"A must read for the elementary school boy!" - Laura E. Giesen, Amazon reviewer

About the Author

Steven K. Smith writes The Virginia Mysteries, a middle grade adventure series with a twist of history. Steven lives in Richmond, Virginia, with his wife, three sons, and a golden retriever named Charlie. Born and raised in rural northwestern New Jersey, he moved to Virginia in 2011 and quickly fell in love with its history and charm. You can find him at MyBoys3.com, where he blogs about the adventures of raising three young boys. When he's not writing, Steven works in e-healthcare and enjoys coaching his boys in sports, hiking and camping, photography, and taking naps. Some of his favorite children's books include Where the Red Fern Grows, Rascal, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Bridge to Terabithia, and the Chronicles of Narnia series. Sign up for Steven's Reader's List to be notified of new books and events at: http: //goo.gl/PfYnDI

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01FOFL1TE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ MyBoys3 Press (August 13, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 13, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1800 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 158 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 500 ratings

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Steven K. Smith writes the middle grade series The Virginia Mysteries®, Brother Wars, and Final Kingdom. He lives in Richmond, Virginia, with his wife and three sons. Born and raised in rural northwestern New Jersey, he moved to Virginia in 2011 and quickly fell in love with its history and charm.

Visit him at www.stevenksmith.net.

When he's not writing, Steven enjoys coaching his boys in sports, hiking, kayaking, naps, and taking away his kids' screen time. Some of his favorite children's books include Where the Red Fern Grows, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Bridge to Terabithia, and the Chronicles of Narnia series.

The Virginia Mysteries Series (Ages 7-12)

Book 1 - Summer of the Woods

Book 2 - Mystery on Church Hill

Book 3 - Ghosts of Belle Isle

Book 4 - Secret of the Staircase

Book 5 - Midnight at the Mansion

Book 6 - Shadows at Jamestown

Book 7 - Spies at Mount Vernon

Book 8 - Escape from Monticello

Book 9 - Pictures at the Protest

Book 10 - Pirates on the Bay

Book 11 - Danger on the Stage

Brother Wars Series (Ages 7-12)

Brother Wars

Cabin Eleven

The Big Apple

Final Kingdom Trilogy (Ages 10+)

Book 1 - The Missing

Book 2- The Recruit

Book 3 - The Bridge

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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MM
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2023
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My son and I really enjoyed this book. It was a good mystery that had an interesting storyline. I would definitely recommend this book.
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Amy MD
5.0 out of 5 stars he did it again!
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2022
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This has been my favorite yet. As always, packed full of adventure with a happy ending! I adore this series and will probably read them several times.
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Denise A.
5.0 out of 5 stars Alternative to Graphic Novels
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2023
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10 year old boy likes this series. Not that there’s anything wrong with DogMan, but it’s good to see him interested in something other than a graphic novel for a change.
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Anna
5.0 out of 5 stars Let a child's knowledge grow on other subjects.
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2023
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Gift for my grandson. He enjoyed the first 3 books in the series so he asked if he could have the next 2. It encourages him to read on his own.
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Carol
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2017
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good book!
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Kyaro
5.0 out of 5 stars Action+mystery+drama
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2020
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I thought the story was well-thought out. Like I said in the title, the story conflates the qualities of three genres; action, mystery and drama. I enjoyed the richness of the description as well. Every day in my house, I would curl up and lose myself in the magic and mystery of this book.
It makes me wonder just how much better the next one will be!
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David Lloyd
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story. Fast suspenseful plot. Three great leading characters.
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2017
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Another great story in the brilliant Virginia Mysteries series. Excellent story telling with a fast paced plot with great suspense. The best part is following the development of the three main characters - the bold brash older brother Derek, the not-so-confident and thoughtful younger brother Sam, and the smart and spunky but so only-child Caitlin. The friendship between Sam and Caitlin is well written and a delight to follow. Can't wait for the next story.
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Kate
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2021
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Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book as well as the others in the Virginia Mysteries series! Love how the historical knowledge is displayed and such an integral part of the book ... but still very interesting to read!
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shreya
4.0 out of 5 stars Christmas Gift
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 24, 2022
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This was bought as a Christmas gift for my nephew. Slightly disappointed that there are no illustrations at all. Print is easy on the eye with wide spacing . For a kids book, some sketches would help the imagination.
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Zza
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
Reviewed in Canada on July 25, 2023
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My daughter enjoyed this.
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