Henry of York and the secret of Juan De Vega

By Kent Holsather

Legends and facts are intertwined to weave a story of trust and determination.Sara Flint and Henry Collin must depend on each other for their very survival as they pursue the clues that can solve the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0972910107
• ISBN13: 9780972910101
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Lonejack Mountain Press
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 and higher

Customer Reviews

A treasure in itself, this book is highly recommended

13-year-old Henry Collin watches intently as two men argue with the old man who lives across the street. A short time later he finds himself helping the men to load a very heavy steamer trunk into their wagon. Seemingly the key witness to an undiscovered crime, Henry begins his investigation following the lead of his favorite crime solver, the hero in the detective books he reads. Bringing on an unlikely partner, the privileged Sara Flint, Henry breaks into the old man's house to search for clues to his disappearance. What they find is the mummified remains of a 300-year-old man, Juan De Vega. What could this man tell them if he could speak? And why did old man Bill have him stashed in his home? Sara and Henry come to be close friends and soon find that they compliment each other's qualities. While Sara is born to class and money she yearns for adventure and excitement. Henry has some fears to overcome and with Sara standing by him he finds the strength to face them. The partners in investigations quickly learn to trust each other. It is this trust that will ultimately save their lives as they learn of Juan De Vega's secrets. A treasure in itself, this book is highly recommended. The writing is well done, with dialogue naturally presented. With a bit heroism, childhood fantasy and a few lessons thrown in for good measure, the plot flows easily. An exciting and enthralling adventure story, Henry of York will please readers ages 10 and up, boys and girls alike.