Danger on the Stage (The Virginia Mysteries)

Could the race to solve a mysterious on-stage accident spell curtains for Sam, Derek, and Caitlin?When Sam, Derek, and Caitlin travel to the southwest Virginia town of Abingdon to see their favorite actor perform at the historic Barter Theatre, they expect an exciting night of entertainment. But when a set piece falls and cancels the show, the kids stumble upon a threatening letter and realize that this was no accident.As they investigate the incident, they uncover the dramatic history of the Barter Theatre and the secrets in its past. With Caitlin's Aunt Ginny, the theater director, at the center of the mystery, the kids must follow the clues through hidden passages to unravel the truth. Could Ginny be behind the letter? Or does the answer lie with a suspicious lawyer trying to buy up Abingdon's historic properties?In a town brimming with history, from Daniel Boone's early explorations, the Barter Theatre's Depression-era founding, and the spooky Martha Washington Inn, Sam, Derek and Caitlin chase down leads in this middle grade mystery that will keep readers guessing until the very end. Can they uncover the truth before the theater’s final act, or will their names be next on the hit list? Find out in this thrilling tale from Steven K. Smith, the latest installment in his popular Virginia Mysteries series!Danger on the Stage is the eleventh book in The Virginia Mysteries series, but it can easily be read as a standalone. The story is the perfect complement to social studies units, field trips, and family vacations related to southwest Virginia, early American pioneer Daniel Boone, The Virginia Creeper and Appalachian Trails, theater, trains, forestry, and more.If you enjoy mystery and adventure like the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, Magic Tree House, or National Treasure, you’ll love author Steven K. Smith’s exciting middle-grade series. The stories are modern-day fictional mysteries with twists of real locations and events from history. These fast-paced books are popular with both boys and girls ages 7-12, appealing to even reluctant readers!Also by Steven K. Smith:The Virginia Mysteries SeriesBook 1 – Summer of the WoodsBook 2 – Mystery on Church HillBook 3 – Ghosts of Belle IsleBook 4 – Secret of the StaircaseBook 5 – Midnight at the MansionBook 6 – Shadows at JamestownBook 7 – Spies at Mount VernonBook 8 – Escape from MonticelloBook 9 – Pictures at the ProtestBook 10 – Pirates on the BayBook 11 – Danger on the StageBook 12 – Conspiracy at the LaunchBrother Wars SeriesBrother WarsCabin ElevenThe Big AppleFinal Kingdom Trilogy (Ages 10+)The MissingThe RecruitThe Bridge Read more