Bøger af Katrina Hoover Lee

His wooden leg never slows him down. But the race to locate the surgeon who operated on him may have come to a crashing halt. Indiana, 1987. Gary Fitzpatrick hopes he can finally make sense of why his limb was amputated. And the thirteen-year-old is thrilled to uncover a tip-off to the whereabouts of the missing doctor who performed the surgery six years ago. But the determined boy's dismay returns when their promised guide vanishes. With a red handkerchief in the possession of a vagabond as their only clue, Gary and his brothers navigate the fragile world of the Hobo Jungle. And just as the siblings lament the loss of another lead, they find themselves locked in a hot boxcar... Will the driven trio solve the mystery before their quest is permanently derailed? Tricked on the Tracks is the exhilarating fourth book in the Brady Street Boys Adventure Series. If you like faith-filled exploits, intriguing railyard settings, and entertaining encounters, then you'll love Katrina Hoover Lee's whistleblowing hunt. Buy Tricked on the Tracks to go full-speed ahead into fun today!

They're looking for an elusive man. But is there a surprising answer hidden in the catch of the day? Summer 1987. Gary Fitzpatrick is trying not to get frustrated. But as he and his brothers continue their search for the missing doctor who amputated his leg, they are running out of money. So when the trail leads them to a small Iowa town on the Mississippi River, they enter a fishing contest in hopes of winning the cash they need. Making friends with an autistic boy who's a good angler, the siblings are shocked to discover the vanished physician had rented a room in their new pal's house. But with the forwarding address locked in a safe with a lost combination and other contestants cheating to claim the prize, Gary fears their quest is coming to an unsatisfying end. When something smells fishy, can the trio reel in the truth? Rivals on the River is the captivating fifth book in the Brady Street Boys Adventure Series. If you like characters with faith, appealing heroes, and clever twists, then you'll love Katrina Hoover Lee's entertaining puzzle. Buy Rivals on the River to cast for clues today!

A quest for clues leads to an exciting adventure. When a trickster tries to pull the wool over their eyes, can three brothers thwart the crook? Indiana, 1987. Thirteen-year-old Gary Fitzpatrick is anxious for answers. Frustrated that he's no closer to the truth about his amputated leg, the determined boy hops the train to Chicago with his family to take in the sights and hunt for elusive information. And when news breaks of an international criminal with a taste for antiquities, he's suspicious of a fellow passenger wanting museum access to draw an ancient cup. Arriving in the city only to find no helpful threads about his lost limb, the downcast youngster and his siblings head to the famous Oriental Institute to see the exhibitions. But when Gary crosses paths with the sketchy young artist from before, the junior sleuth is startled when the building goes on alert. Can he stop the theft of a priceless treasure? Facing the Fugitive is the exciting second book in The Brady Street Boys Adventure Series. If you or your child like wholesome entertainment, learning from mistakes, and positive family fun, then you'll love Katrina Hoover Lee's cat-and-mouse tale. Buy Facing the Fugitive to expose the bad guy today!

Can the boys make peace before the new boy gets revenge? Terry, Gary, and Larry can''t wait for their camping trip on the island close to their home. When a strange boy yells threats at them, the boys try to ignore him. They have never met this boy before. How could they have done him wrong? But the stranger continues to harass them, and Terry, Gary, and Larry cannot ignore him. Does he really mean to harm them? Surely the frightening noises outside the tent in the dead of night are not part of his plan? Terry, Gary, and Larry are sure there is no hope of making peace with this mean boy. They aren''t even sure they are going to survive the night. 

Times are simpler in the 1980s. Terry, Gary, and Larry love their maple tree, their boat called the London, and the friendly face of the St. Joseph River. Gary finds comfort on the river, where he can use his upper body strength to row, and almost forget about his wooden leg and lost dreams. But nothing is simple when Mom spots suspicious characters in the empty house next door and suggests it may be time to move away. And nothing is easy when Dad and Mom assign the boys a summer project to learn about the fruit of the Spirit. Terry, Gary, and Larry set out to investigate the strange characters and prove that their neighborhood is safe. But then, the detective work backfires. Can the boys escape the tunnel?