The Scarecrow

Newspaperman Jack McEvoy decides to use his final days at the LA Times to write the definitive murder story of his caree... (more)

Newspaperman Jack McEvoy decides to use his final days at the LA Times to write the definitive murder story of his career. Focusing on the case of Alonzo Winslow, a 16-year-old drug dealer in jail after confessing to a brutal murder, Jack realizes that Winslow's so-called confession is bogus and that the real killer is operating completely below police radar--and with perfect knowledge of any move against him. (less)

"All the animals know not to mess with old Scarecrow. But when a small, scared crow falls from midair, Scarecrow does t... (more)

"All the animals know not to mess with old Scarecrow. But when a small, scared crow falls from midair, Scarecrow does the strangest thing...." --from dust cover. (less)

"A scarecrow is only meant to scare crows, but this isn't your typical scarecrow{u2026}After a series of mysterious acci... (more)

"A scarecrow is only meant to scare crows, but this isn't your typical scarecrow{u2026}After a series of mysterious accidents on the Davies family farm, the farmer's son, David, begins to investigate what could be causing the mysterious and unsettling occurrences. The terrifying secrets he uncovers threaten his family's safety and expose the truth about the family's farm."--Back cover. (less)

Newspaperman Jack McEvoy decides to use his final days at the LA Times to write the definitive murder story of his caree... (more)

Newspaperman Jack McEvoy decides to use his final days at the LA Times to write the definitive murder story of his career. Focusing on the case of Alonzo Winslow, a 16-year-old drug dealer in jail after confessing to a brutal murder, Jack realizes that Winslow's so-called confession is bogus and that the real killer is operating completely below police radar--and with perfect knowledge of any move against him. (less)

A scarecrow is only meant to scare crows, but this isn't your typical scarecrow{u2026} After a series of mysterious a... (more)

A scarecrow is only meant to scare crows, but this isn't your typical scarecrow{u2026} After a series of mysterious accidents on the Davies family farm, the farmer's son, David, begins to investigate what could be causing the mysterious and unsettling occurrences. The terrifying secrets he uncovers threaten his family's safety and expose the truth about the family's farm. About the Creepers series: Strange things are happening in the Creepers series! These high-interest, low-vocabulary middle grade illustrated chapter books are perfect for readers who love a good mix of spooky and silly. Featuring stories with tween protagonists who find themselves in paranormal predicaments, the Creepers series is sure to give readers goose bumps as they dive into each haunting tale. (less)

Forced out of the Los Angeles Times amid the latest budget cuts, newspaperman Jack McEvoy decides to go out with a bang,... (more)

Forced out of the Los Angeles Times amid the latest budget cuts, newspaperman Jack McEvoy decides to go out with a bang, using his final days at the paper to write the definitive murder story of his career. He focuses on Alonzo Winslow, a 16-year-old drug dealer in jail after confessing to a brutal murder. But as he delves into the story, Jack realizes that Winslow's so-called confession is bogus. The kid might actually be innocent. (less)

Newspaperman Jack McEvoy decides to use his final days at the LA Times to write the definitive murder story of his caree... (more)

Newspaperman Jack McEvoy decides to use his final days at the LA Times to write the definitive murder story of his career. Focusing on the case of Alonzo Winslow, a 16-year-old drug dealer in jail after confessing to a brutal murder, Jack realizes that Winslow's so-called confession is bogus and that the real killer is operating completely below police radar--and with perfect knowledge of any move against him. (less)