Aleeta houseofusheri is the first password in the book. But when their investigations lead to the skeleton creek cemetery and a haunted room, they discover a chilling secret even theyre not ready for. I know some of this wont make sense, but this paragraph is just to give you an idea of what the series is about. Theirs also a third and a fourth apparently never seen the fourth though.
Skeleton creek wiki is a fandom lifestyle community. Stop wasting time in meetings and be more productive at work. I have just enjoyed a totally awesome weekend and this is due entirely in part to skeleton creek. Feb 12, 2015 these are a few sarah finches passwords. Skeleton creek is a suspenseful read that kept me spooked throughout the entire book. To really get a feel for why these passwords were chosen, i have to go directly to the source. In this groundbreaking format, the story is broken into two parts ryans text in the book, and sarahs videos on a special website, with links and passwords. Patrick carmen combines the written word with video podcasts to create a whole new experience for you as the reader. Dont forget to like and subscribe for more content.
Skeleton creek is a 2009 childrens horror mystery novel by patrick carman, the first of a continuing series. Skeleton creek and ghost in the machine by patrick carman. Analysis of houseofusher password one thing that i immediately noticed about the passwords that appear throughout skeleton creek and ghost in the machine is that the majority of them are literary and film references. The crossbones skeleton creek book iii by patrick carman. Aug 01, 2011 now, the spookiness is spreading, and the mystery is going to take them far beyond skeleton creekinto places both unexpectedly sinister and spinechillingly haunted. I was sad at the ending of the last one because i though it was over but its only just begun. Read his description of the librarian again located on page 11. Save money when you purchase all 4 novel studies for the skeleton creek series by patrick carman. Challenge your kids to read skeleton creek if youve got a kid ages 8 to maybe 15 or so who resists reading, then ive got a challenge for you to issue. This is a mystery novel which is broken into two parts ryans text in his journal and sarahs videos.
In a new, groundbreaking format, skeleton creek is broken into two parts ryans text in the book, and sarahs videos. Phantom in the room is the 5th skeleton creek book. The best part about the book is you can actually go to the fictional characters website and watch the ghosts that she got on film. I added a document titled order of questions for book 1 to explain the order of the.
If you cant go on her website from the book and type in her passwords this is an. Ive been fortunate enough to have had some bestselling series work. Two youths in the town, ryan mccray and sarah fincher, attempt to. Sep 10, 2010 the raven skeleton creek book iv by patrick carman the future of books says. Uniquely packaged, in a plastic sleeve to resemble a video, this book instantly caught my attention. Skeleton creek patrick carman scholastic isbn 9780545075664 every now and then you come across a book that is so unique, so different, so incredible that you just want to share it with everyone you know. In this groundbreaking format, the story is broken into two parts ryans text in the book, and sarahs videos on a special website, with links and passwords given.
Skeleton creek series in order patrick carman fictiondb. What is all the skeleton creek passwords first you have to go to and here are the passwords 1. Skeleton creek is a favorite read aloud for my 6th grade students who are always asking for scary books. A western romance novel a wranglers creek novel book 2 by delores fossen 4. What are the skeleton creek passwords for book 2 answers. If you like skeleton creek you might like similar books ghost in the machine, the crossbones, the raven, the hunt for the seventh, the seer of shadows. This quiz is to see how much you know after reading skeleton creek ryans journal by patrick carman. Two teenagers are trying to uncover the mystery of the dredge, with may or may not involve ghosts, gold and secret societies. Ryan and sarah have lived in skeleton creek all their lives, uncovering ghostly mysteries no one else can figure out.
What are all the skeleton creek passwords for all 4 books. This exciting interactive mystery offers more than fifteen codes for you to. Its the third novel in his skeleton creek series of books. She digitally sends her video findings to ryan, encrypted with passwords. Skeleton creek 2009 read online free book by patrick. The complete series list for skeleton creek patrick carman. Theyve followed clues all over the country and underground.
Skeleton creek multi platform horror for 10 and up. The raven the skeleton creek books are a very good series. The author of skeleton creek the crossbones is patrick carman. Ryan also describes minor characters, such as his parents or the librarian. This book, the second in the skeleton creek series, was really good. Ghost in the machine strange things are happening in skeleton creek. Skeleton creek was nice 4 book series with great characters, wellexecuted videos, and a nice concept. Create a playlist for at least two scenes of the book. It is very obviously intended for young readers, but once you have accepted that fact, the plot is acceptable and the story telling quite convincing. Its easy to miss a small detail in a movie, even after watching it twice. Skeleton creek literature guide by teresa tretbar tpt.
Ryan and sarah have lived in skeleton creek all their lives. Create a study guide for your students with prezi video. Exposition the main characters are ryan and sarah and sarah asks why call a town skeleton creek. If youve read the first two skeleton creek books, you know these two do tend to get neck deep into deadly. Patrick carman broke new ground for publishing with the first two skeleton creek stories, creating the most successful hybrid of text and web video yet. This book was published in 2009 and is the second book in the skeleton creek series. All i know is that the book is a journal and it has to do with an old house. Experience the world of skeleton creek through ryans journal and all new online videos. Like many, i thought book number 4, the raven was a fitting end to the series. Skeleton creek is a really fun and scary mystery book. I am always on the lookout for new series, so when i found this one, book one of the skeleton creek series written by patrick carman, i was ready to begin reading. Ive written young adult and childrens books for scholastic, little brown books for young readers and katherine tegen books harpercollins publishers. Ghost in the machine, by patrick carman is a childrens mysteryhorror novel.
From books 3 and 4 it was sort of obvious that patrick carmen was milking skeleton creek for all its worth, but at least they both did something new and creative. Intended to assess the students comprehension of the novel as it pertains to the facts and events. Skeleton creek is real blog archive haunted back lot. Rising actionsarah and ryan start searching the dredge to try to solve the mystery so they decide to explore the dredge climaxthey end up finding joe bushs ghost when they start filming and writing about the dredge and when they try to escape. The part print, part video format is appealing to students. However, ill be going in a slightly different direction. Skeleton creek analytics my analysis of the skeleton creek.
In ghost in the machine sarah and ryan, long time childhood best friends,try to discover the mysteries that lie behind the dredge before it is torn down. The articles here at skeleton creek analytics will be focused on hidden meanings that were passed over, specifically the passwords. If youre looking for a great mystery read for your students, the skeleton creek series is for you this guide is broken into 10 sessions and could be used as a read aloud, for literature circles, book clubs, or small group instruction. Skeleton creek book 2 ghost in the machine duration. I have been a huge fan of skeleton creek since i picked up the first book about 7 years ago. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. The first book in the breakthrough series from bestselling author patrick carman, featuring text and technology in an innovative new way.
The reason why i like this book so much is because it has videos, so as we read it, it didnt bore me to death. Ryan and sarah investigate strange events in skeleton creek. Skeleton creek by patrick carman there are two sides to this storyone is. A wranglers creek novel book 2 by delores fossen 4. What are all the sarah fincher passwords to all the skeleton creek books answers with the skeleton creek series you can do just that. Skeleton creek is a 2009 childrens horror mystery novel by patrick carman, the first of a. The two move deeper into the mystery theyve uncovered, determined to discover the secrets buried in skeleton creek.
As their curiosity builds up they began to do research on why the town was named skeleton creek and the mining history withing the town years before. One thing that i immediately noticed about the passwords that appear throughout skeleton creek and ghost in the machine is that the majority of them are literary and film references. A breakthrough new series from bestselling author patrick carman, featuring text and technology in an innovative new way. In a new, groundbreaking format, skeleton creek is broken into two parts ryans text in the book, and sarahs videos on a special website, with links and passwords given throughout the story. Veal, face in the mirror, the lady in white and slam. Two curious teen friends know there is a mystery in skeleton creek, and theyre determined to find out what it is even if ryans father may be involved. To watch a video you must have reached a point in the book that has a password. It grabbed my close attention and made me want to continue reading.
Patrick carman the story so far characters ryan mccray sarah fincher characters sarah fincher sarah fincher is very similar to ryan but is one year older, and unfortunately was forced to move to boston. Skeleton creek through ryans journal and all new online videos. Dont forget to use some of the literary allusions from the video passwords and dont feel compelled to stick with two dimensional objects either. Skeleton creek passwords and the link i do not own anything duration.
The land of elyon, atherton, elliots park, 39 clues, and skeleton creek. Skeleton creek is about ryan, his friend sarah, and the dredge. Nov 19, 2009 the crossbones skeleton creek book iii by patrick carman the future of books says. The story is broken into two parts ryans text in his journal, and sarahs videos with links and passwords given throughout the book.
Theres a book coming out called skeleton creek that is suppose to be some kind of ghost story with videos. Based on what you have read, how do you think sarah would describe ryan. Questions 1 8 are multiple choice and worth 5 points each. The first two novels in the series, skeleton creek and ghost. Skeleton creek is real blog archive video 7 digging deeper. I plan to have my friend lend me the book so i can actually know whats going on. Skeleton creek by patrick carman overdrive rakuten. The second is ghost in the machine published in 2009, the third is the crossbones published in 2010, the fourth is the raven published in 2011, and the fifth is the phantom room published in 2014. Skeleton creek is real blog archive video 8 about dredges. The dredge is a really old building in the woods of the little old town they live in called skeleton creek. The raven is the fourth and last book in the skeleton creek series.
To really get a feel for why these passwords were chosen, i. Ghost in the machine is the 2nd book in patrick carmans skeleton creek series. Hope you guys enjoyed the video and hope it helped. The two move deeper into the mystery theyve uncovered, determined to discover the secrets buried in skeleton creek, in the conclusion to patrick carmans thrilling series. Later on, i tried it again and this time a video came up. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Ryan writes down everything in his journal, and sarah records everything on her videocam. The raven strange things happen in skeleton creek and when they do, ryan writes them down and sarah captures them on video. Crossbones by patrick carman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It is written in journal format but periodically though out the book you are given a website and password to access video that goes with the story. Since patrick carman writes young adult books, this probably influenced him to write the skeleton creek series, which is a series directed more towards the young adult category. If you want a scary, cliff hanging book, you should read skeleton creek by patrick carman. I prefer to explain what this is all about in my videos, but this is whats happened so far. Skeleton creek is a book and a movie at the same time.
Skeleton creek novel by patrick carman proprofs quiz. Ghost in the machine skeleton creek, book 2 by patrick carman. Explain your choice of symbol, subject, color, form and texture in a brief artists statement you also include with the project. This is mostly a fun, scary mystery, but there is a message here about being brave enough to seek the truth. Ghost in the machine skeleton creek book 2 literature. Its all in fun, but things amp up to intense when cody and quinn spy two lurking strangers at mr. Patrick carman is the awardwinning author of many books for young adults and children. Now that the old mystery is over, this new book takes on a whole new adventure.