The Trap

Steven Arntson

Apr 2015 · Sold by HarperCollins

About this ebook

It's the summer of 1963, and something strange is afoot in the quiet town of Farro, Iowa. The school district's most notorious bully has gone missing without a trace, and furthermore, seventh grader Henry Nilsson and his friends have just found an odd book stashed in the woods by Longbelly Gulch—a moldy instruction guide written to teach the art of "subtle travel," a kind of out-of-body experience. The foursome will soon discover that out-of-body life isn't so subtle after all—there are some very real, and very dangerous, things happening out there in the woods. The science fiction inventiveness of Madeleine L'Engle meets the social commentary of Gary Schmidt in this thrilling tale of missing persons, first crushes, embarrassing pajamas, and thought-provoking dilemmas.

Ratings and reviews

I read this in 5th grade... its has passed 2 years I have a signed copy...and I read it at least twice a year

About the author

Steven Arntson is the author of the middle grade novel The Wikkeling. He’s a writer and musician who lives in Seattle, Washington. Visit his website at www.stevenarntson.com.