Walls Within Walls
“Walls Within Walls” by Maureen Sherry is an illustrated novel published by HarperCollins on September 14, 2010. This engaging story follows the Smithfork siblings, Brid, CJ, and Patrick, who struggle to adapt to their new life after their father, a successful video-game inventor, becomes wealthy. Relocating from their familiar Brooklyn neighborhood to a luxurious apartment on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue, they find themselves isolated, with no friends and a nanny who fills the role of their parents, leading to a challenging school year ahead.
As the siblings navigate their new environment, they stumble upon a remarkable secret within their apartment: a giant puzzle left by the former owner, the deceased multimillionaire Mr. Post. This puzzle contains a mysterious book and hidden panels, setting the stage for an adventure that intertwines their present with the secrets of the past. The narrative explores themes of family and sibling dynamics while incorporating elements of mystery and detective stories, inviting readers to join the Smithfork kids on their quest to uncover the Post family fortune amidst the vibrant backdrop of New York City. With 368 pages, this illustrated edition offers a unique reading experience in English.
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After their father, a video-game inventor, strikes it rich, the Smithfork kids find they hate their new life. They move from their cozy Brooklyn neighborhood to a swanky apartment on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue. They have no friends, a nanny who takes the place of their parents, and a school year looming ahead that promises to be miserable.
And then, one day, Brid, CJ, and Patrick discover an astonishing secret about their apartment: The original owner, the deceased multimillionaire Mr. Post, long ago turned the apartment itself into a giant puzzle containing a mysterious book and hidden panels—a puzzle that, with some luck, courage, and brainpower, will lead to discovering the Post family fortune. Unraveling the mystery causes them to race through today’s New York City—and to uncover some long-hidden secrets of the past.
Maureen Sherry’s page-turning debut novel is filled with adventure, intrigue, and heart.
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