Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor

This is a fast-paced story filled with action, adventure, mystery, and suspense.

April is in foster care and waiting for her mom to come back and get her. The only clue she has to her past is a key with the Winterborne family crest on it. When she and four other orphans get sent to live at Winterborne, she has the chance to find out where she comes from. In the process she meets the heir to Winterborne, who is believed to be dead but is actually living in a hidden room in the mansion. Now she is going to try and help the Winterborne heir get his rightful place back.

April is an energetic, smart, and self-reliant twelve year old who just wants to find the treasure her key will open. The rest of the characters, Sadie, Colin, Tim, and Violet, are lovable and interesting kids you would want to have as your friends. This story is well written and told in a funny and interesting way. Once you pick it up, it is hard to put this book down.

This story is good for readers aged nine to thirteen who like suspense and mystery.