About this item
In 1875 Ohio, twelve-year-old Cap Cooper is an aspiring inventor - and a reluctant graverobber - enlisted by his father to help pay for his mother's medical expenses. When one of the dead returns to life at his touch, Cap unearths a world of dark secrets that someone at the local medical school wants to keep buried. On the brink of discovery, he'll have to use every ounce of cunning he has to protect those he loves most and save his own skin. The Grave Digger is an eerie mystery set in the aftermath of the Civil War, filled with action, friendship, and a hint of the paranormal, perfect for those who enjoy reading late into the night and long after the lights go out.
About the Author
Rebecca Bischoff is the author of three novels: a contemporary YA story titled The French Impressionist, The Grave Digger, a historical middle grade mystery, and Hole in the Rock, a humorous contemporary middle grade novel. Rebecca loves to read everything from mysteries to paranormal to historical novels. She has a tendency to research quirky and little-known facts from the past, and loves anything that might make her laugh. Rebecca lives in Idaho with her family, where she enjoys not visiting the outdoors. She'd rather stay inside, eat chocolate and write.