The Secrets Beneath

By Kathleen Fuller

Rebekah Yoder loves a good mystery—that is, until she becomes a part of one.

Rebekah Yoder has always been curious . . . or nosy depending on whom you ask. When a Yankee stranger moves into the house next door, she’s fascinated. Who is this strange old man who never waves or smiles? When Bekah sees him digging holes in his back yard, she’s sure there is a case to be solved.

Unfortunately, when her cousin blabs the story to the whole school, rumors fly. Is he hiding something? Treasure? Victims? And worst of all, annoying Caleb Mullet is now determined to solve the mystery with her. What they don’t realize is there’s not just secrecy lurking next door—there’s danger. Will Bekah take her curiosity too far?

Readers will love journeying with Bekah Yoder as they learn the danger of gossip, the importance of prayer, and the real story of The Secrets Beneath.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Release date: Nov 28, 2010
• ISBN: 9781400317349

Kathleen Fuller

With over two million copies sold, Kathleen Fuller is the USA TODAY bestselling author of several bestselling novels, including the Hearts of Middlefield novels, the Middlefield Family novels, the Amish of Birch Creek series, and the Amish Letters series as well as a middle-grade Amish series, the Mysteries of Middlefield. Visit her online at KathleenFuller.com; Instagram: @kf_booksandhooks; Facebook: @WriterKathleenFuller; Twitter: @TheKatJam.

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[drebbles · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Most Helpful Customer Reviews1 of 1 people found the following review helpfulNice mystery for young readersBy drebbles TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE VOICE on March 14, 2011Format: Paperback Amazon Vine Review ( What's this? ) Thirteen year old Bekah Yoder loves to read, especially Nancy Drew mysteries. She is a naturally curious person (some would say nosy) and can't help wondering about some things that are happening. Like why has her cousin Amanda come to live with Bekah's family instead of her own family? What is her new next-door neighbor burying in his yard? Who is the scary looking man who has also been hanging around next door? Why is Caleb Mullet teasing her all the time? Bekah can't help poking her nose into places it doesn't belong but she better be careful or her curiosity will leave her into danger."The Secrets Beneath" is a nice mystery aimed at readers aged 8 to 12. While Bekah likes to read Nancy Drew mysteries, this book and the one before it (A summer Secret) reminded me more of the Trixie Belden series. Bekah is closer to Trixie's age and like Trixie she is curious - a curiosity that often gets her into trouble with her parents (and sometimes real danger). She is not deliberately naughty, just naturally curious. She is a typical 13-year-old navigating the minefield of friendship and boys. Amanda is a good character - upset over problems at home (author Kathleen Fuller takes her time revealing what those problems are so the reader also has a mystery to solve) and acting out a bit in the hope of getting sent home. Since it is set in the Amish community, religion plays a major part in the book, but the book is never preachy or trying to convert anyone ((in fact, Amanda has some issues with prayer). The mystery is nicely done with some thrilling and scary moments (maybe a bit too scary for readers younger than eight). The Bekah/Caleb moments are cute and will probably make young girls sigh (and again reminded me again of the Trixie Belden books, especially the Trixie Belden/Jim Frayne relationship)."The Secrets Beneath" is a nice mystery for young readers.