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'56 Water Street': Young Adult Book Combines a Supernatural Mystery with Coming of Age
Friday, November 21, 2008
STRATFORD, Ontario, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- It is the close of the school
year and summer break is about to begin in a small Ontario town. For
10-year-old best friends Derek and Ravine, the summer holds an adventure they
could never have imagined. Melissa Strangway's "56 Water Street" (published by
iUniverse - http://www.iuniverse.com) depicts a tale of trust, friendship and
love intertwined with a 100-year-old mystery.
The old house on Water Street has never drawn much attention. No one lives
there and no one goes there. Derek and Ravine have certainly never paid much
attention to number 56. That is until the day they notice something strange
about the house; the kitchen lights keep flickering on and off. As if in a
trance, the two young friends venture closer and closer to the house until
they can see inside the house and the figure standing in the kitchen. The
specter jolts them out of their trance and the two sprint for the safety of
the sidewalk and the people bustling on the neighborhood street. Thus begins a
summer that will change the two friends forever.
As the story of "56 Water Street" unfolds for the two young protagonists,
fear gives way to curiosity and ultimately, determination. Derek and Ravine
befriend the spirit that inhabits the old house and vow to uncover the riddle
that surrounds the house and the fate that brought their new friend to her
current predicament:
There it was. Number 56 Water Street. The house loomed over all the
others on the block. It seemed darker and gloomier than the rest of the
street and, whether the sky was cloudy or sunny, the house always had its
own shadow. As she watched the weeping willow in the front yard swaying
gently, she noticed that the breeze didn't affect any other trees or
flowers. A darkness fell over her, sending a chill up her spine. It made
her shiver, and she turned away from the window, quickly shutting the
curtains. As she leaned against her pillow, she thought about phoning
Derek. But it was close to ten and, although the school year was almost
over, he'd probably be getting ready for bed. Even if he wasn't, his mom
would lecture her about phoning so late. Better not, she thought.
"56 Water Street" is a charming and expertly crafted story that will
appeal to readers of all ages. Strangway's inaugural novel masterfully
combines a heartwarming story of adolescent friendship with a paranormal
mystery reminiscent of the works of C.S. Adler and Katherine Paterson.
About the Author: Melissa Strangway was raised in the prairie region of
Canada, but now resides in southern Ontario. She divides her time between
raising her children, writing and designing an exclusive line of one-of-a-kind
party clothing for children.
iUniverse is the premier book publisher (http://www.iuniverse.com) for
emerging, self-published
(http://www.iuniverse.com/Templates/content.aspx?id=78) authors. For more
information, please visit http://www.iuniverse.com.
EDITORS: For review copies or interview requests, contact:
Promotional Services Department
Tel: 800-288-4677
Fax: 812-961-3133
Email: pj.rutar@iuniverse.com
(When requesting a review copy, please provide a street address.)
This release was issued through eReleases(TM). For more information,
visit http://www.ereleases.com.
SOURCE iUniverse
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