Skullduggery

In 1839, twelve-year-old Matthew works for Dr. Cornwall, a phrenologist, traveling the Eastern Seaboard and Europe. Their unusual job involves grave robbing, which leads them into a dangerous mystery as they try to uncover who is following them and why. This chapter book offers a fast-paced historical adventure, introducing readers to the pseudoscience of phrenology and the social norms of the era. It's suitable for ages 8-11 for independent reading, or 6-8 as a read-aloud, offering suspense and intrigue without being overly frightening.