The Dark Skies Mystery: A World War II Thriller - by Deron R Hicks (Hardcover)

About the Book

"It's 1942, and the United States is at war. While most of the kids in Henry Hamilton's class dream of being soldiers and shipping off overseas, Henry wants to contribute in a different way: he dreams of being a reporter. When his city organizes an air raid program as part of its civilian defense efforts, he just might find the scoop he's been hoping for. But as he tracks down his leads, he discovers a story far more perilous and important than he could have imagined. As the danger mounts, Henry must navigate dark forests, hidden tunnels, and even enemy spies and saboteurs in order to expose the shocking truth..."--

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It's 1942, and the United States is at war. While most of the kids in Henry Hamilton's class dream of being soldiers and shipping off overseas, Henry wants to contribute in a different way: he dreams of being a reporter. When his city organizes an air raid program as part of its civilian defense efforts, he just might find the scoop he's been hoping for. But as he tracks down his leads, he discovers a story far more perilous and important than he could have imagined.

As the danger mounts, Henry must navigate dark forests, hidden tunnels, and even enemy spies and saboteurs in order to expose the shocking truth in this propulsive, high-stakes mystery.

Review Quotes

"An enthralling homefront spy adventure that celebrates the important work of journalists of all ages." -- Publishers Weekly

(The Van Gogh Deception) "A mash-up of high culture, high tech, mystery and action . . . readers ages 9-13 will relish every surprise turnabout." -- Wall Street Journal

(The Van Gogh Deception) "A suspenseful mystery romp with art appreciation and heartening trust in readers' intelligence." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

(The Rembrandt Conspiracy) "[A] mixture of propulsive plotting, dynamic character work, and nifty art facts." -- Kirkus Reviews

(The Crown Heist) "Another strong entry in a consistently appealing series. The balance of character work, nifty art facts, and propulsive mystery-solving remains impeccable. Fans will be delighted." -- Kirkus Reviews

(The Secrets of Shakespeare's Grave) "A fine traditional mystery with a modern sensibility." -- Booklist