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The Grave Digger Hardcover – October 29, 2019
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- Reading age9 - 12 years
- Print length192 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level3 - 6
- Dimensions5.5 x 0.9 x 8 inches
- PublisherAmberjack Publishing
- Publication dateOctober 29, 2019
- ISBN-101948705524
- ISBN-13978-1948705523
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"The Grave Digger by Rebecca Bischoff is one middle grade historical novel I would recommend for families without hesitation...Cap's family relationships, friendships, and talents give him a depth of character that is relatable for young readers who find their world becoming increasingly complicated. The book is also just scary enough for those young readers who love to be kept on the edge of their seat.--B. Williams, Amazon review
"The Grave Digger by Rebecca Bischoff is an awesome middle grade book I requested from NetGalley and the review is voluntary. This is such a good book...There is suspense, great mysteries, action, hope, despair, friendship, and just a dash of paranormal!--Montzalee Wittman, NetGalley review"The Grave Digger lands precisely on the right tone. It is scary without descending into the demonic. It feels historically accurate without becoming pedantic. The Grave Digger deftly touches on the role of women and African-Americans in post-Civil War society."--Adam Christiansen, NetGalley review
"The grave digger is a rich, moving historical novel. Rebecca does a fantastic job with Cap - his voice is clear, and he has a real depth to his character as he learns and grows. Rebecca's research into historical elements adds depth to the setting and the characters."--Spring, Amazon review
"Rebecca Bischoff does a fantastic of weaving this story so that you feel like you are back in time and right there next to Cap. With every revelation that Cap discovered, my heart froze and I gasped out loud. The scare factor was very high and the anticipation of what would happen next was out the roof. I loved everything about this story and I cannot wait to get several copies of this in my library."--Laurie, Goodreads review
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- Publisher : Amberjack Publishing; None edition (October 29, 2019)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 192 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1948705524
- ISBN-13 : 978-1948705523
- Reading age : 9 - 12 years
- Grade level : 3 - 6
- Item Weight : 11.5 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.9 x 8 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,645,955 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #9,122 in Children's Spine-Chilling Horror
- #14,902 in Children's Mystery, Detective, & Spy
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About the author
Rebecca Bischoff is the author of five books including: "The French Impressionist," a contemporary YA novel, "The Grave Digger," a middle grade historical fiction mystery set in the Civil War era, "Hole in the Rock," a humorous middle grade novel, and "Streets of Shadow," a historical YA mystery set in 17th century Scotland. Both "The Grave Digger" and "Hole in the Rock" were honored as finalists in the Best Book Awards for 2019 and 2021, respectively. "Streets of Shadow" was recently honored with a silver medal in the Reader's Choice Awards of 2023. A new historical middle grade novel, "The Summer of Mud," is being released in May, 2024. Rebecca is an avid reader, Netflix binge-watcher and chocolate eater. She lives in Idaho with her family.
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2023My 11 year old absolutely devoured this book! He loves spooky stories, so I thought this would be right up his alley. I was right! It was a great blend of real-world and supernatural storytelling, and the writing was absolutely beautiful (I read it, too! Though as this book is intended for upper middle grade, I feel my young reader's review matters more than mine).
His review: I love the illustrations on the cover and at the beginning of the pages. It's really easy to get caught up in the story. I read it in three days and I loved it!
Spooky Scale: 8/10
If your young reader likes spooky (not gory) ghost stories, this is perfect.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2021Cap is 12 years old, is intelligent, he wants to be an inventor and help his family, he lives in a small town in Ohio 1875, his father steals bodies from the cemetery, sells them to the university to cover home expenses.
One night Cap will accompany his father to the cemetery, and something very strange will happen. The dead are no remaining dead! When they were digging, Cap touches the body of a classmate and she wakes up.
It is a mystery novel with supernatural vibes. Not only does Cap discover that he could have powers, but that a mysterious disease has arrived in the town, it is Cap's task together with his friend to investigate what is happening, the more they investigate, the more mystery and problems they find.
I like the characters, both kids are likeable and fun, bonus points to Delphia who wants to be a doctor.
It also touches on various issues related to the time, like racism, difference between social classes and women's rights, it is a great way to get into the historical novel.
This story was good, fast paced, and with the precise level of spooky for children, I listened to the audiobook, it was a great experience, lasts about five hours
- Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2019The Grave Digger by Rebecca Bischoff is one middle grade historical novel I would recommend for families without hesitation. As a mother who likes to read and discuss books that her children are reading, I’m always looking for stories that are as interesting and entertaining for adults as for the intended audience of young readers. The Grave Digger has mystery, suspense, and likeable characters who try hard to do the right thing in difficult circumstances (and sometimes make mistakes). Cap’s family relationships, friendships, and talents give him a depth of character that is relatable for young readers who find their world becoming increasingly complicated. The book is also just scary enough for those young readers who love to be kept on the edge of their seat.
As a reader who prefers classic literature in general, I was delighted that the author didn’t simply sprinkle a few archaic phrases and places into a story with otherwise modern dialogue and attitudes. I felt transported into Cap’s world, with conversations and situations that felt natural to the time period I was reading about. This is just the kind of experience that inspires students to delve further into history to better understand the past, whether it’s the prejudices and injustices or scientific discoveries and inventions that were common in the time they’ve been reading about. When an author so skillfully introduces history in an entertaining way, it opens up all kinds of doors!
*I was provided an e-book in exchange for an honest review. I then purchased the book through Amazon because it's definitely one I'll be reading again.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 20213 Stars - story
5 stars - narrator
The Grave Digger audiobook is narrated by Mark Sanderlin. He does an excellent job bringing the listener into the story. His voice is clear and emotional where appropriate. It works perfectly for the younger characters and the adults. My granddaughter and I enjoyed the listening experience.
The story is a mixed bag for us. This is children’s fiction for middle school; however, I caution parents of skittish children. There are parts of this story that might not be suitable for the younger middle school, or children susceptible to nightmares.
Cap Cooper is roped into a grave digging job with his father. Medical schools pay big for bodies to train doctors. Cap doesn’t like the job but understands that his pregnant mother is having health problems and the medical bills are getting unmanageable. His first night on the job Cap appears to have a supernatural gift. He touched the girl and brought her back to life.
Cap believes his gift is a result of his own unusual birth story. He wants to know more about how a person can be dead then brought back to life. This quest takes Cap down a dark path where he discovers evil in people he knows and admires.
The story has good and not so good parts. The beginning moves at a fast pace that drops the reader/listener into the story quickly. About forty percent in my granddaughter commented, “if she were reading, she would skip these boring pages.” I agreed with her.
The last twenty-five percent, the pace picks up again. Cap gets into a situation that might cause bad dreams for children not used to scary stories. We found the tension building moving us to the edge of our seats.
Overall, this is an okay story that will work for older middle and high schoolers. Cap Cooper is a good character. He is smart, courageous, and likes to invent gadgets. He saves the story. The secondary characters are a mixed bag. The bad guys are evil. Some adults didn’t add to the story as much as they made a political statement. We were put off when a few characters judged Cap unfairly.
Also. we aren’t sure what the author wants from this story. Is this a teenage romantic suspense or horror mystery? Is it a historical novel or a statement on politics and life of the 1870s in middle America? There were too many sub plots that were underdeveloped and made the story jumpy. At the end, we had a conversation that my granddaughter and me enjoyed.