The View from the Cherry Tree
The View from the Cherry Tree by Willo Davis Roberts is a reissue published by Simon and Schuster on May 26, 2015, featuring 256 pages in English. This classic mystery follows a boy named Rob who witnesses a tragic event when Mrs. Calloway falls to her death, seemingly strangled by her binoculars. Despite his instincts telling him otherwise, Rob wishes to believe it was an accident, but as strange and dangerous incidents begin to occur around him, he suspects that he may be in grave danger.
Readers will find a suspenseful narrative that explores themes of family dynamics and the challenges of confronting crime. As Rob grapples with the reality of what he witnessed, he faces increasing threats that suggest he may be the next target. The story delves into the complexities of a young boy’s perspective on law and crime, making it a compelling read for those interested in juvenile fiction and mysteries.
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This bestselling classic mystery from Willo Davis Roberts about a boy who witnesses a murder is “taut with suspense” (Booklist, starred review).
Though Rob saw Mrs. Calloway fall to her death, strangled by the leather strap of her binoculars, he wants to believe that it was an accident. He wants to pretend he didn’t see the hands that pushed her out of her window.
Then a flowerpot almost falls on him. And three bullets just miss him. And someone tries to poison his food.
When he tries to tell his family that he thinks there has been a murder, they are too busy with his sister’s wedding to care. Will Rob be the murderer’s next victim?
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