Angus and the Hidden Fort

By Steven A. Corirossi

Book Overview

The chase was on The dark-haired young man ran fast and furious through the dense forest, leaping over rocks and bushes, and ripping through branches and leaves. In the gloomy shadows of the trees, he frantically searched for a place to hide. Behind him, two bare-chested Indians were gaining ground. Suddenly, the young man tripped on a rock near the edge of a steep cliff, and down he went--his life in more danger than before. Did the young man survive his treacherous fall? Who is he and what is he doing in the forest?

For nine-year-old Angus McBride and his best friend, Andrew Sills, the one hundred and fifty year-old mystery is about to be uncovered. While exploring in their favorite place, Black Hawk Park, the boys unearth something mysterious, something very special from a long time ago. Could their discovery lead them to the identity of the mystery man? As fate would have it, their adventure begins with a horrific fall down a hillside...inspiring a journey of curiosity, disaster and secrets that haunt the Great Forest of Life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0595275400
• ISBN13: 9780595275403
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

My new favorite book

Angus and the Hidden Fort is a very funny, mysterious, and exciting book. Although some words in this book I didn't know, by the time I was done with each chapter I had at least one word to add to my vocabulary list. I could read this book over and over and never get tired of reading it.

5th grade teacher Peoria, IL

I was so excited to learn about this new adventure series--set in Central Illinois--that I just had to write and tell the author how grateful I am... it isn't too frequent that I can share with my 5th graders such wonderful, family-friendly stories that practically take place in our own backyard! Both Angus and the Hidden Fort and Angus and the Mysterious House are creatively and well written chapter novels that not only my students enjoyed, but I did as well. We're anxiously awaiting the arrival of Steven's third book, Angus and the Forgotten Trails... hurry up!

A Great Adventure!

My son purchased this book and "Angus and the Mysterious House" after the Author, Steven Corirossi, spoke at his school encouraging the kids to read and write. I was amazed that my son finished both books in one weekend. He was so excited to share the mysteries with me that I ended up reading the books myself.I highly recommend both books! They are full of action and mystery without the violence or witchcraft found in other popular books. We are anxiously awaiting the next book in the series!

Great Book......................

I ordered Angus and the Hidden Fort after my son's friend told us about it. What a great story. My husband and I finished it before the kids did. We saw the 2nd edition online and ordered that version for the kids to have. This is a must have adventure story for the family with a wonderful ending. We just received the next instalment The Mysterious House and can't wait to finish it................

Incredible adventure!!

Although this book is listed for ages 9-12, as a 31 year old, it brought back many fond memories of my own adventures in my youth growing up in Southern Wisconsin. I related to Angus as he explored the depths of a mysterious forest and researched the discovery of a hidden fort. His best friend Andrew reminded me of my best friend, Dave, and I even sent him a copy of the book. Angus is the ultimate adventurer. I couldn't put the book down!