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The House on the Gulf

by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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ISBN13: 9781416914068
ISBN10: 1416914064
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When Britt's older brother, Bran, lands a summer job house-sitting for the Marquises, an elderly couple, it seems like a great opportunity. Britt and Bran have moved to Florida so their mother can finish college, and the house-sitting income will allow their mom to quit her job and take classes full-time. Having never lived in a real house before, Britt is thrilled. There's only one problem: Britt starts to suspect her family isn't supposed to be there.

She's been noticing that Bran is acting weird and defensive — he hides the Marquises' mail, won't let anyone touch the thermostat, and discourages Britt from meeting any of the neighbors. Determined to get to the bottom of things, Britt starts investigating and makes a startling discovery — the Marquises aren't who Bran has led her and their mom to believe. So whose house are they staying in, and why has Bran brought them there?

With unexpected twists and turns, award winner Margaret Peterson Haddix has again crafted a thriller that will grip readers until its stunning conclusion.

Review:

"Haddix has Hitchcock's flair for making even the smallest detail reverberate with agonizing significance....And the theme of when and why one ought to forgive — or possibly withhold forgiveness — is genuinely deep and moving." Children's Literature

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"Haddix plumbs the depths of familial relationships, both past and present, to offer more than just a fun jolt. A subtle and rich page-turner." Kirkus Reviews

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The award-winning author of Just Ella delivers another thrilling novel in which a 12-year-old girl realizes that, during the summer she and her family house-sit in Florida, nothing is what it seems.

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NOTHING IS AS IT SEEMS.

When Britt's older brother, Bran, lands a summer job house-sitting in Florida, it seems like a great opportunity. Britt's family has just recently moved to Florida, and could use the extra money while her mom finishes college. There's only one problem: Britt starts to suspect her family isn't supposed to be there.

Britt starts poking around, and makes a startling discovery — the owners of the house aren't who Bran says they are. So whose house are they living in, and why has Bran brought them there?

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About the Author

Margaret Peterson Haddix is the author of many memorable novels for young readers, including Takeoffs and Landings, The Girl with 500 Middle Names, Turnabout, and Running Out of Time. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband, Doug, and their children, Meredith and Connor.
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softballchick5992, May 19, 2008 (view all comments by softballchick5992)
i think this is an awesome book!! I read it for a book report. I am only 13 and loved it. i think margaret is one of the best authors ever.i hope all of you read this book!!
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the house on the gulf is an amazing book. Once you start reading it it is hard to put down. I would recommend children 13 and older reading this book. This book actually makes you feel like you are in the book.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781416914068
Author:
Haddix, Margaret Peterson
Publisher:
Aladdin Paperbacks
Author:
Haddix, Margaret
Subject:
Children's 12-Up - Fiction - General
Subject:
Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories
Subject:
Mystery and detective stories
Subject:
Family - Multigenerational
Subject:
Grandparents
Subject:
Social Situations - New Experience
Subject:
Mysteries & Detective Stories
Subject:
Social Issues - New Experience
Subject:
Florida
Subject:
Children s-Reference Family and Genealogy
Copyright:
2006
Edition Description:
B102
Publication Date:
January 2006
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
- Up
Language:
English
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
7.62 x 5.12 in 5.39 oz
Age Level:
8-12
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"Review" by , "Haddix has Hitchcock's flair for making even the smallest detail reverberate with agonizing significance....And the theme of when and why one ought to forgive — or possibly withhold forgiveness — is genuinely deep and moving."
"Review" by , "Haddix plumbs the depths of familial relationships, both past and present, to offer more than just a fun jolt. A subtle and rich page-turner."
"Synopsis" by , The award-winning author of Just Ella delivers another thrilling novel in which a 12-year-old girl realizes that, during the summer she and her family house-sit in Florida, nothing is what it seems.
"Synopsis" by , NOTHING IS AS IT SEEMS.

When Britt's older brother, Bran, lands a summer job house-sitting in Florida, it seems like a great opportunity. Britt's family has just recently moved to Florida, and could use the extra money while her mom finishes college. There's only one problem: Britt starts to suspect her family isn't supposed to be there.

Britt starts poking around, and makes a startling discovery — the owners of the house aren't who Bran says they are. So whose house are they living in, and why has Bran brought them there?

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