Astute readers may recognize Roman cathedrals, Scottish palaces, and stone carvings from India. Graeme Base used the buildings he saw during his travels through Africa, Asia, and Europe to design and decorate Horace's fantastic house. Young sleuths will delight in decoding the complex messages that pop up in unexpected places. The proof lies in the myriad clues embedded in each glorious illustration. Who has stolen the birthday feast? As with any good mystery, everyone is guilty until proven innocent. When Horace the Elephant decides to throw himself a party for his 11th birthday, he never suspects a crime will be committed by lunchtime. Graeme Base, creator of the popular Animalia, has crafted another intricately wrought, gorgeously illustrated picture book, this time a mystery in verse. Reading The Eleventh Hour is like running a marathon: one finishes exhausted but satisfied. Grade Level: 3rd (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.) Volunteers needed in June! Click here to sign up.
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