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Room One: A Mystery or Two Audiobook
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Ted Hammond loves a good mystery, and in the spring of his fifth-grade year, he's working on a big one. How can his school in the little town of Plattsford stay open next year if there are going to be only five students? Out here on the Great Plains, in western Nebraska, everyone understands that if you lose the school, you lose the town. But the mystery that has Ted's full attention at the moment is about that face, the face he sees in the upper window of the Andersons' house as he rides past on his paper route. The Andersons moved away two years ago, and their old farmhouse is empty and boarded up tight. At least it's supposed to be.
A shrinking school in a dying town. A face in the window of an empty house. At first these facts don't seem to be related. But Ted Hammond learns that in a very small town, there's no such thing as an isolated event. And the solution of one mystery is often the beginning of another.
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"This book was pretty good. It is about this kid named Ted Hammond, and he was on his paper route one day and he saw a girl in the up stairs window in an abandoned house. The next day he went to check it out. He set up a stake out in the barn behind the house. When he was going out of the barn, the girl was standing on the side of the barn and she said "are you going to tell on us." I would recomend this book because it is really good."
— Matise (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Authentic, topical…Like every good mystery, this one has an unexpected conclusion. Once again Clements captures real people and real issues, as he shapes another fine work of fiction.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review) -
“Explores the potential conflict between promises and duty. There is a good balance of seriousness and humor with brisk, realistic dialogue and observations…Clements’ usual excellent sense of character is evident. Both adults and young people are multidimensional, with true-to-life emotions and concerns…The conclusion is unexpected but satisfying.”
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“The convincing, contemporary rural setting is an inextricable element of the novel…refreshingly innocent.”
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“Nicely up-to-date but set in a kinder, gentler and rapidly disappearing world…Once again, Clements offers readers an intelligent protagonist, trustworthy adults, an interesting school situation and a real-life problem in a story that moves swiftly.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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A 2006 Agatha Award Finalist for Best Children's/Young Adult Novel
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Winner of the 2007 Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Juvenile Book
Room One Listener Reviews
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" Currently reading to 4th graders. "
— Ann, 2/17/2014 -
" This book is very interesting. When a boy finds a small family in an abandoned house, things get stirred up. This book had my attention from the start! "
— Alexis, 2/5/2014 -
" I read as a a coach for the 5th grade battle of the books, enjoyed. "
— Kym, 1/19/2014 -
" I loved it, the story was good, it wasn't Clements best but I did have tears in my eyes at a few points in the story. I love that the boy was caring enough to try and help those that are in need. An inspiring story. "
— Auralia, 1/10/2014 -
" Most of Andrew Clements books are rather similiar. I found this too political and contrived. His other ones are better. I like No Talking and Frindle best. "
— therices1, 1/9/2014 -
" It was very childish and dull. "
— Abby, 12/31/2013 -
" A little simple for me, but i still LOVED IT! (haha I'm realizing that I'm saying that for every book!) "
— Becky, 12/27/2013 -
" Clements touches on morality and other difficulties that children face with sensitivity. "
— Katherine, 12/26/2013 -
" This book was one of my favorite mystery books that I ever read and it has mysteries in one. "
— Evan, 12/19/2013 -
" i liked it when i read it but that was a while ago so it's a kiddy book "
— Theresa, 12/6/2013 -
" I really LOVED this book, I thought it was interesting How April and her family lived in the anbanded house!!! "
— Soccergirlmcq, 12/5/2013
About Andrew Clements
Andrew Clements is the author of the enormously successful children’s novel Frindle. He has won two Christopher Awards and an Edgar Award, and more than ten million of his books are in print. His popular works include About Average, Troublemaker, Extra Credit, and others. Clements is a graduate of Northwestern and National Louis universities, and he currently lives in central Massachusetts with his wife.
About Keith Nobbs
Keith Nobbs is a stage, television, and film actor who is best known for his portrayal of Joey Ice Cream in the television series The Black Donnellys. He has acted on Broadway with the Roundabout Theatre Company and appeared in such television shows as The Sopranos, Law & Order, and New York Undercover.