Dead End in Norvelt

Follow the story of Jack and his crazy summer after being grounded. Also meet Miss Volker a lady who possibly cooks her hands in hot wax?! Together they begin a murder mystery that will have you on the edge of your seat!!

Dead End in Norvelt

By Jack Gantos

Historical ConnectionsThis story contains plenty of historical connections because the town the characters live in was founded by Eleanor Roosevelt there are lot of historical references made.The story also includes several "This Day in History" segments which ties in the past with the time period of the novel.

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