The Dead Man in Indian Creek by Mary Downing Hahn

The Dead Man in Indian Creek

Mary Downing Hahn

130 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

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While camping near Indian Creek, Matt and his best friend, Parker, get up early to see if they can spot a blue heron. Instead, they find the body of a dead man floating in the clear water. Parker is sure that George Evans, the smooth-talking local...

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Community Reviews Summary of 145 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
adventurous 60%
tense 40%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
inspiring 20%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.4

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