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Edgar Font's Hunt for a House to Haunt, Adventure One: The Castle Tower Lighthouse

by Patrick H. T. Doyle

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ISBN13: 9780978613204
ISBN10: 0978613201
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If you were a ghost and could haunt any house in the world, where would it be? On a beach in Europe? Atop an island volcano? In your home town?

Edgar Font only knew he didn't want to haunt the Sterling Oaks Retirement Village. He lived there and the halls were already crowded with bored ghosts. In his younger days, Mr. Font had been a fearless explorer. He had done what others have only dreamt of and seen things most only believe to be fantasy. He needed to find a house as unique and exciting as he was.

His plan: to hunt for a house to haunt, and it begins with a visit from his grandchildren, Audrey and Garrett, who hadn't prepared for the excitement and uncertainty that lay ahead.

The first house on Edgar's list is an abandoned lighthouse full of puzzles, ghosts and mystery. The venturous trio must rely on everything they know plus the lessons they learn along the way to make it out unharmed. It's the beginning of a summer none of them will ever forget.

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"At last, a young adult series to take the place of Lemony Snicket, and it's about 1,000% better." Bob Spear, Heartland Reviews

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On the day eccentric ex-adventurer, Edgar Font dies he wants to haunt a house as extraordinarily unique as he is. The hunt begins when his grandchildren, Audrey and Garrett visit over summer break. They explore an abandoned lighthouse only to find it full of puzzles, ghosts and mystery. To make it out unharmed they?ll have to free the spirit of a young girl using everything they know and the lessons they learn along the way.
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About the Author

Patrick H. T. Doyle first started to tell stories and draw around the same time he learned to ride a bike and venture out into the world. Now he and his wife, Ida, travel the globe, and explore the houses and lands they read about in the Fonts' journal. He proudly presents the stories of Edgar, Audrey and Garrett Font to you and hopes they ignite the spirit of adventure in you.
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rjs_justreading, October 10, 2007 (view all comments by rjs_justreading)
If I told you this story began with an old man pointing the way to a secret door in a dream, what would you say? Yet, that is exactly how Patrick H.T. Doyle discovered the leatherbound journal in the attic of his home. Inside he read the most wonderful stories, each describing the adventures of a trusted grandpa and two adoring grandchildren, Audrey and Garrett. Through his imagination and incredible storytelling abilities, Doyle has delivered a new kind of adventure book, that is destined to be a favorite for young and old alike.

The last time the kids had seen grandpa was three years earlier, at their Mother’s funeral. Garrett remembered his bushy moustache and that he lived in a tree house on an island somewhere. Audrey recalled the fantastic stories he had shared during their visits. How he explored pyramids in Egypt, surfed waves in Australia and climbed Mount Everest, twice. Yes, Grandpa was a true explorer. Now everyone referred to him as eccentric. Which of course to the kids simply meant he was weird. Now they would be spending the entire summer with him at his apartment in The Sterling Oaks Retirement Village. Translated into kids english - “boring, boring, and boring.” But, they could not have been more wrong. This would be a summer they would never forget.

Sir Edgar Font has lived an exciting life and certainly intends to continue his quirky ways after he passes from this world into the next. So begins his search for the perfect house to haunt. The Retirement Village was filled with lonely, bored ghosts and that was no place for him. As grandpa explained his plans to his wide eyed grandchildren he was met with skeptisim and questions.
Later that night after having seen a ghost at the dinner table, they exited down the emergency steps and made their way to the “Adventure Wagon.” This wagon will take us anywhere we want to go and our first destination will be the Lighthouse, grandpa told them.


The Castle Tower Lighthouse holds many puzzles, secrets, and mysteries, each waiting to be discovered. Beyond all the games there are life lessons being taught through out this book. Dealing with the loss of someone you love, like the death of Audrey and Garrett’s Mother and learning to look beyond that which seems obvious, are only two of the many wonderfully woven stories that both entertain and teach. As a companion and beautifully complimenting the adventures within the book, the website offers many hours of fun and puzzle solving.


Patrick H.T. Doyle has delivered a truly new and refreshing alternative to the books currently available.This could easily be a review filled with all the raving adjectives, because each and every one has been earned. Excellent, engaging, suspense filled, action packed, I could list them all. However, it is far more important to point out that this is not just a children’s book or for young adults. For all the parents out there who have searched for a great story to read to your children before bed, this is it! I have no doubt, children everywhere will be asking, “is it bed-time yet”? For all the children looking for an affordable book that is entertaining and fun, here it is! And lastly for all the adults who enjoy discovering a new author that has truly created something different, look no further, you have found it! And with the second book in this adventure series available in July, this is the perfect time to get introduced to Sir Edgar Font.

Happy Reading!
RJ xx
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780978613204
Subtitle:
Adventure One: The Castle Tower Lighthouse
Author:
Doyle, Patrick H. T.
Publisher:
Armadillo Books
Subject:
Action & Adventure
Subject:
Horror & Ghost Stories
Subject:
Action & Adventure - General
Copyright:
2006
Publication Date:
September 25, 2006
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Toddler - Up
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
213
Dimensions:
7.02x4.79x.71 in. .55 lbs.
Age Level:
09-12
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