Lila Greer and the shrieking shadow (Questioneers) Author: Beaty, Andrea | ||
Price: $20.28 |
Summary:
When a spooky storm blows into Blue River Creek and Lila is startled awake by a strange shrieking shadow, she knows something is afoot. Stranger still, Lila and the Questioneers discover that on the night of the storm, someone broke into Iggy's parents' art gallery and stole all the paintings for the new exhibit. Could the mysterious shrieking shadow have something to do with the missing artwork?
Illustrator: | Roberts, David |
Naalchigar, Jennifer |
Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: LG Reading Level: 4.00 Points: 2.0 Quiz: 552612 |
Reviews:
School Library Journal (05/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 05/01/2025 Gr 1–4—In this latest installment of the beloved "Questioneers" series, Beatty continues her masterclass in illustrated chapter books for beginning readers. School teacher Lila Greer, who battles anxiety, suffers a sleepless night when a strange shrieking sound keeps her awake. Not long after, a series of paintings go missing from her student Iggy Peck's family gallery. Determined to solve both the mystery of the shrieking and the paintings, Lila Greer gets to work investigating and researching all around town, with a little help from the Questioneers. Like other stories in this series, this installment stands out for its thoughtful, well-rounded approach to problems. Lila Greer's anxiety-battling tactics, sprinkled throughout the text, add a welcome SEL-angle. VERDICT Recommended for purchase where the other titles are popular. - Copyright 2025 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
