If Photos Could Talk — Andrew Oliver

Sam and Stephanie's search for a missing elderly neighbor draws them into his house and into a summer of dangerous adventure. The house seems to be empty, but, if so, why should a table setting appear out of nowhere and what about the strange noises that mystify -- and -- scare them? What has happened to Mr. Snider? And what of the other unusual happenings in the normally tranquil small town? Set in 2004 in southern Wisconsin, this is a tale of suspense and the deepening friendship of two twelve-year-olds. It is the first in a series of Sam & Stephanie Mysteries for middle school readers.