Synopses & Reviews
Harleigh J. Weatherby IV feels misunderstood. At age twelve he is about as tall as a six-year-old, and no one lets him forget it. At school the bullies nicknamed him "Hardly." Now he is homeschooled at the Weatherby mansion, where strict Aunt Adelaide is always on his case about something. andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; Then Harleigh meets Allegra. When she literally flies over the walls of Weatherby and into Harleigh's life, the two form an unlikely friendship. Allegra is fascinated by the enormous Weatherby mansion, and against Harleigh's orders, sneaks inside. Together they discover that someone is trying to find -- and steal -- the long-lost Weatherby treasure. Will Harleigh and Allegra be able to foil the villain and save Weatherby House? andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; Three-time Newbery Honor winner Zilpha Keatley Snyder combines a cast of quirky characters with an eerie old mansion to create a spellbinding tale of mystery and magic.
Synopsis
After being teased at school for being short in stature and forced to be schooled at his family's posh mansion by his eccentric relatives, Harleigh's boring life takes an exciting turn when spirited Allegra sneaks into his dwelling and discovers that someone is trying to steal his family's treasure!
Synopsis
Determined to be as strong and powerful as the first Harleigh, who built the rambling Weatherby Hall, twelve-year-old Harleigh Fourth and an equally diminutive new friend try to foil the plans of a distant relative who is seeking the long-lost Weatherby fortune.Determined to be as strong and powerful as the first Harleigh, twelve-year-old Harleigh Fourth and an equally diminutive new friend try to foil the plans of a distant relative who is seeking the long-lost Weatherby fortune.
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Zilpha Keatley Snyderandlt;/bandgt; is the author of andlt;iandgt;The Egypt Game, The Headless Cupid,andlt;/iandgt; and andlt;iandgt;The Witches of Worm,andlt;/iandgt; all Newbery Honor Books. She was recently honored with an Edgar nomination for her book andlt;iandgt;The Unseen,andlt;/iandgt; which was a andlt;iandgt;School Library Journalandlt;/iandgt; Best Book and a andlt;iandgt;Parents' Choice Silverandlt;/iandgt; Honor winner. Her most recent books include andlt;Iandgt;The Treasures of Weatherbyandlt;/Iandgt;, andlt;Iandgt;The Bronzeandnbsp;Penandlt;/Iandgt;, andandnbsp;andlt;Iandgt;William S.andnbsp;and the Great Escapeandlt;/Iandgt;.andlt;Iandgt;andnbsp;andlt;/Iandgt;She lives in Mill Valley, California. Visit her online at zksnyder.com.