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In "Search for the Shadowman," seventh‑grade history teacher assigns Andy Bonner a genealogy project. The assignment leads Andy to uncover a long‑hidden family mystery: a distant relative who was accused of stealing the family fortune. As he digs deeper, Andy becomes determined to solve the case. The story blends family history with a detective mystery set in Texas, exploring themes of legacy and the bonds that tie generations together.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Joan Lowery Nixon
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