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    The Beast Under the Wizard's Bridge

    Part of Lewis Barnavelt

    Author Brad Strickland
    Created by John Bellairs
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    Penguin Young Readers | Puffin Books
    On sale Mar 18, 2002 | 160 Pages | 9781101659670
    Grades 3-7
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    What is it about the old Wilder Creek Bridge that makes Lewis Barnavelt so curious-and so afraid? When Lewis and his best friend Rose Rita Pottinger set out to explore the bridge and the deserted farm nearby, they discover shocking secrets—and a horrifying monster. Even Lewis's Uncle Jonathan and the magical Mrs. Zimmermann may not be able to vanquish this ferocious creature! 

    "[Strickland's] characters ring true in this entertaining page-turner that will captivate readers." —VOYA

    "A wonderful blend of mystery, adventure, ghosts, and friendship." —School Library Journal
    Brad Strickland has written more than 75 published books including the Lewis Barnavelt and Johnny Dixon mystery series by John Bellairs after Mr. Bellair's death in 1991. He is also a professor of English at the University of North Georgia in Gainesville. He lives in Georgia with his wife, Barbara. View titles by Brad Strickland

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    What is it about the old Wilder Creek Bridge that makes Lewis Barnavelt so curious-and so afraid? When Lewis and his best friend Rose Rita Pottinger set out to explore the bridge and the deserted farm nearby, they discover shocking secrets—and a horrifying monster. Even Lewis's Uncle Jonathan and the magical Mrs. Zimmermann may not be able to vanquish this ferocious creature! 

    "[Strickland's] characters ring true in this entertaining page-turner that will captivate readers." —VOYA

    "A wonderful blend of mystery, adventure, ghosts, and friendship." —School Library Journal

    Author

    Brad Strickland has written more than 75 published books including the Lewis Barnavelt and Johnny Dixon mystery series by John Bellairs after Mr. Bellair's death in 1991. He is also a professor of English at the University of North Georgia in Gainesville. He lives in Georgia with his wife, Barbara. View titles by Brad Strickland

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