Eddie: The Lost Youth of Edgar Allan Poe

When young Eddie is falsely accused of destroying the Judge's chicken coop, his adopted parents give him two days to find the true culprit. Guided by logic, but entranced by the poetry of the paranormal, Eddie seeks to solve the mystery, along the way meeting Captain Mephisto, a darkly unusual magician. With help from his Raven and the prodding of a mischievous imp, McCobber, it is no wonder that Eddie grows up to become a master of the macabre.

Scott Gustafson crafts a finely wrought portrait that is both humorous and touching. Coupled with his stunning gothic illustrations, Eddie is sure to win fans young and old.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published: 08/23/2011
ISBN: 9781416997641
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 8.59h x 5.82w x 0.80d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 06/13/2011
Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2011
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2011
Booklist 09/01/2011 pg. 119
School Library Journal 12/01/2011 pg. 118
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2012 pg. 71 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 145501 / Eddie: The Lost Youth of Edgar Allan Poe
Reading Level: 5.4 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 4