The Big House
The Big House by Carolyn Coman, published by Puffin Books in 2007, is a juvenile fiction novel that explores themes of family and resilience. In this engaging story, siblings Ivy and Ray find themselves living with Marietta and Lionel Noland, the very people who accused their parents of embezzlement, leading to their parents’ imprisonment. As Ivy devises a plan to escape and seeks to uncover the truth behind their parents’ conviction, the narrative unfolds with a mix of humor and intrigue.
Readers will discover a tale that intertwines elements of law and crime with the dynamics of sibling relationships and the challenges faced by orphans and those in foster homes. As Ivy and Ray gather evidence, including a hidden document and a mysterious portrait, they confront family secrets that complicate their quest for justice. This edition, comprising 220 pages, invites readers to join Ivy and Ray on their journey to piece together the truth and navigate the complexities of their new life.
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When the judge declares their parents guilty of embezzlement, sending them to the big house for twenty-five years, Ivy and Ray are sent to live with Marietta and Lionel Noland, their parents’ accusers. As soon as they arrive at the Noland mansion, Ivy begins planning their escape . . . and trying to find a way to free their parents. The two collect evidence, including a shrouded portrait and a hidden document in Marietta and Lionel’s decaying wedding cake. Finally they bring Marietta to trial—with Ivy as the judge—and family secrets begin to emerge. Can Ivy and Ray put the pieces together to convict Marietta of lying? Will they be able to spring their parents from the big house? The Big Houseis multiple award-winning author Carolyn Coman’s first book for younger readers.
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