Ensuing chapters alternate between the two girls, as. A new pete the cat mystery in paperback for the first time. When rosanne and i finally agreed on deadly stranger, i had some misgivings. Peg kehret books list of books by author peg kehret. Later on in the story katie got hit by a car and that gave eveyone ven more suspicion if shannon really ran away. Id previously sold plays, short stories, two adult nonfiction books, and winning monologs for young actors, but deadly stranger was my first novel for children, the book where i finally found my voice and discovered my lifes work. Deadly stranger frightmares by peg kehret 20120228. See all books authored by peg kehret, including small steps.
This brief book of just over one hundred pages contains eight true stories mostly ab. Kehrets books are regularly nominated for state awards. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Click to read more about deadly stranger by peg kehret. Deadly stranger by peg kehret, 9781442460447, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Buy deadly stranger by peg kehret online at alibris. The book was being marketed for ages nine to twelve, but i wasnt at all sure that when bob and anne were that age i would have let them read a book called deadly stranger. Shes won dozens of state childrens choice awards, where kids vote for their favorite book. The lexile power v word selector identifies up to 10 challenging words in each book that. Deadly stranger by peg kehret book cover, description, publication history.
Deadly stranger frightmares paperback by peg kehret. Deadly stranger book by peg kehret official publisher. Although the vast majority of books that have lexile measures did not change, a small subset of. As part of my preparation for a writing club ill soon teach about rescue animals, ive been reading some of the pet books ive collected over the years, and am delighted to have found shelter dogs by peg kehret. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Alex and his friends witness a pig falling from a speeding red truck. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. She has received the young hoosier award, the golden sower award, the iowa childrens choice award, the celebrate literacy award, the sequoyah award, the land of enchantment award, the maud hart lovelace award, and the pacific northwest young readers choice award. By the next day, the old man is missing, and the two girls embark on a risky search for their whitehaired friend. Working with the police and an animal rescue group, the kids get permission to keep the pig. Does peg kehret have any favorite books that she wrote. Katie didnt even think that she ran away because she knew shannon didnt seem like thjat type of person.
Peg kehret includes humor, animal rescue, and heartpounding suspense in this story about good intentions gone wrong. When twelveyearold shannon is kidnapped by a psychopath, her new friend, katie, finds her life in danger when she unknowingly becomes the kidnappers only witness. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. A new pete the cat mystery in paperback for the first time alex and his friends witness a pig falling from a speeding red truck.
Dinosaurs create prehistoric hysteria in this eleventh book in new york times bestselling author christopher. Im a fourth grade teacher and my daughter told me i needed to read peg kehret books to my kids many years ago when she was in 5th grade. Peg kehret is the author of over two dozen childrens novels. Suddenly, shannon is kidnapped, and katie is struck by a hitandrun driver.
Peg kehret when twelveyearold shannon is kidnapped by a psychopath, her new friend, katie, finds her life in danger when. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Filled with nonstop action, lovable pets, and plenty of excitement, peg kehrets frightmares series is a hit with young readers across the country. The stranger next door by peg kehret, pete the cat. Peg kehret born margaret ann schulze on november 11, 1936 is an american author, primarily writing for children between the ages of 10 and 15. That very day, however, shannon is kidnapped, and by a quirk of fate, katie unwittingly becomes the only person who can identify the kidnapper. Twelveyearold katie dreads starting at her new school, but its not as bad as she expects when she makes friends with shannon, who shares her interest in science and math. Deadly stranger by peg kehret and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A volunteer with animal rescue groups, three of pegs books are coauthored by pete the cat. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. She went to school and made a new friend shannon lindstrom, shannon helps katie find all her classes and even lets her sit at her table for lunch,the next day shannon was missing. The book deadly stranger katie osborne was going to a new school and wasnt sure if she would fit in. Books about animal rescue shelter dogs amazing stories of adopted strays saving lilly ghost dog secrets cages dont tell anyone novels many also include animal rescue dangerous deception deadly stranger runaway twin stolen children the ghosts grave im not who you think i. It might sound like a dark story, but the friendly conflict between herself.
Box 303 wilkeson wa 98396 peg kehret is no longer able to answer every letter that she receives due to the large volume of letters she receives. It was published by aladdin and has a total of 176 pages in the book. The hideout by peg kehret and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Books about animal rescue shelter dogs amazing stories of adopted strays saving lilly ghost dog secrets cages dont tell anyone novels many also include animal rescue dangerous deception deadly stranger runaway twin stolen children the ghosts grave im not who you think i am the richest kids in town. The school scenes move rather slowly, but the novel really takes off in the action sequences, as first shannon and then katie is menaced by the deadly stranger of the title. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Small steps peg kehret was a wellrounded, plentifully suspensful book in an interesting point of view of a scared girl. Before she began writing books for children, peg published plays, short stories, articles, and two books for adults.
When twelveyearold shannon is kidnapped by a psychopath, her new. Peg kehrets popular novels for young people are regularly nominated for state awards. Deadly stranger frightmares paperback by peg kehret feb 28, 2012. Deadly stranger has 6 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Kehret has also written nonfiction for adults as well as for children. When katie osborne goes to visit her new friend shannon lindstrom, a stranger says shannons at her piano lesson. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. The title of this book is deadly stranger frightmares paperback and it was written by peg kehret.
Deadly stranger by peg kehret, october 1999, econoclad books edition, library binding in english. Deadly stranger book by peg kehret half price books. Discount prices on books by peg kehret, including titles like dangerous deception. I soon learned that kids love scary books and are attracted to exactly that sort of title. Deadly stranger by peg kehret when katie osborne goes to visit her new friend shannon lindstrom, a stranger says shannons at her piano lesson. Sixthgrader emmy rushford decides to provide food for a needy family, but the project turns perilous when emmy must deal with a car. Deadly stranger frightmares paperback peg kehret on. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Deadly stranger book by peg kehret official publisher page. The next day shannon is reported missing and katie is the victim of a hitandrun driver. Peg kehret writes middle grade fiction and nonfiction. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs. Dangerous deception deadly stranger runaway twin stolen children the ghosts.
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