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Mystery of Drear House: The Conclusion of the Dies Drear Chronicle (School & Library Binding)

by Virginia Hamilton (Author)

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School & Library Binding
Publisher: Rebound by Sagebrush (February 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0613883233
ISBN-13: 978-0613883238
Product Dimensions: 18.5 x 13.7 x 2 cm
Shipping Weight: 273 g

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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From Publishers Weekly

Through young Thomas Small, Hamilton resolves the large questions posed in The House of Dies Drear. Thomas's father is listing the treasures cached in the Underground Railwaytunnels that honeycomb abolitionist Drear's landwhile the boy learns more about the neighboring Darrows from little Pesty Darrow. Thomas feels drawn, too, into a wary rapport with Macky Darrow. Later events involve the Drear caretaker Pluto, Professor Small's grandmother Rhetty and haunting Mrs. Darrow who appears suddenly in a new room in the tunnel. Perhaps no one but Hamilton could invent so thrilling and credible a story about people, sensitively individualized. One feels their relationship symbolizes a treasure to rival the tunnel's fabulous contents. Ages 10-up.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-9 Hamilton returns to characters she created in The House of Dies Drear (Macmillan, 1968)the Small and Darrow families. Young Thomas Small and his family have moved into the home of Dies Drear, an abolitionist whose house was a major stop on the Underground Railroad. In the first book, the family discovered vast underground passages which led to a great treasure cavern beneath their property, containing gold and riches given to escaping slaves to help finance their trips to freedom. In this sequel, they learn more about Drear and his visitors, and they must decide what to do with the treasure, and how best to protect it (and themselves) from the ``sinister'' Darrows, who have searched for the treasure for years. The characters are colorful and delightful, and Hamilton sustains an eerie, suspenseful mood throughout the novel. Although this dank, murky story could stand on its own, the convoluted plot is best understood by those familiar with the first book. Not Hamilton at her very best, but nonetheless a good solid purchase for school and public libraries. Elizabeth M. Reardon, McCallie School, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Mystery of Drear House: Reviewing it, Feb 24 2004

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I really thought that this book was good! It takes place in northern Ohio in the house of Dies Drear, who was a long-dead abolitionist. Thomas Small is the main character who is living with his family in the Drear house. Mattie Darrow is a minor character who is Mac and Pesty Darrow's mom. She is a very ill person. The two scariest parts of the story is when Thomas' twin brothers disappear and when someone sneaks into Mr.Pluto's cave to trick him into getting the teasure! I really liked reading this book. It is so suspenseful and mysterious.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Drear House is not Dreary, Oct 8 2003

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Book Review of "The Mystery of Drear House"

The book I read is a fiction story called, "The Mystery of Drear House". This is an

exciting sequel to "The House of Dies Drear". The author's name is Virginia Hamilton. She is

married to a poet by the name of Arnold Ardoff.

Virginia has written many African American books in the past years including, "Paul

Robeson: The Life and Times of a Free Black Man", and "The People Could Fly: American Black

Folktales".

"The Mystery of Drear House" was about a black family that just moved into an old

abolitionist's house. They find the house has lots of secret passage ways to tunnels leading to

many caves, plus their neighbor's mother's room. The only problem they have is where they're

going to put all the endless fortune of the old abolitionist Dies Drear's, which has been hidden for

hundreds of years in an old cavern..

This book really didn't have any weaknesses in my opinion. "The Mystery of Drear

House" didn't have any wrong turns, or boring places. It was very organized, and didn't stretch

the story line. The book held my interest until the very end. The ending sounded like it could

have a sequel.

I enjoyed reading this book, and I would recommend, "The Mystery of Drear House," to a

middle school student that likes mystery-fiction. First they should read, "The House of Dies

Drear," to get some background information. I would also recommend this to a person that likes

to read about the underground railroad, or that is interested in history.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Miss This!, May 25 2003

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This review is from: The Mystery of Drear House (Paperback)

Drear House has dangerous secrets that have never been told. The house is anything but normal with sliding walls, secret passageways, and even gold treasure. Thomas has one secret. He needs to find out who is responsible for the weird things going on. Thomas needs to know fast, before he becomes a secret himself. Do you think the house is hauntd?

THE MYSTERY OF DREAR HOUSE is a thrilling, terrifying, nightmare come true. I am easily scared. Yet, I enjoyed this book thoroughly. Since the descriptions were strong in detail, I was so distracted I was less nervous about the book. This is a book you don't want to miss!

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best!
The House of Dies Drear is a great book. I loved the way the author left you hanging at the end of each chapter. I read it in class. Read more

Published on May 10 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Virginia Hamilton Book Ever!
Well, in the begining, Thomas and his family buy a house in Ohio, but it turns out to be more or less than they expected. Read more

Published on Jan 20 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars GOLDEN TRIANGLES POINT THE WAY
Excellent sequel to THE HOUSE OF DIES DREAR, this book continues the story of the King of the Underground Railroad, some 8 months later. Read more

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