The Man Who Was Poe

Avi

Jun 2013 · Sold by Scholastic Inc.

About this ebook

This heart-stopping historical mystery from plot-master Avi will reach the wide audience it deserves with its fresh and compelling new cover treatment!The night Edmund's twin sister, Sis, goes missing, the streets of nineteenth-century Providence, Rhode Island, are filled with menacing shadows. As Edmund frantically searches the city, he tries to make sense of what happened: He only left Sis alone long enough to buy bread. How did she vanish in the mere minutes he was gone? Just as Edmund is about to lose hope of finding her, a stranger appears out of the mist and offers to help. But the man is gloomy and full of secrets. He seems to need Edmund to carry out plans of his own. Can Edmund trust him? And if he doesn't take the chance, how will he ever find his sister?

Ratings and reviews

The first book that I read by AVI, which made me look for more works to read. The plot is suspenseful and well written, and the characters will stick with you for a long time. AVI's characterization of Poe is interesting and the way the story spills out around him will keep you reading.

I can't believe that they have this book. I haven't read it in year's. This is one of my favorite author. And I love a great mystery book.

I love this book so much

About the author

Avi's work spans nearly every genre and has received countless major prizes, including the Newbery Medal for Crispin: The Cross of Lead and Newbery Honors for Nothing But the Truth and The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle. Avi lives in Colorado. You can learn more about him online at avi-writer.com.