Scrimshaw: A Deephaven Mystery: A Deephaven Mystery

Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7

In this captivating sequel to Deephaven, Nev Tallow finds a sinister skull with ornate images etched into its teeth and must work with their friend Danny to unravel the skull’s curse before a prophesied disaster destroys their new home.

After a chaotic semester, Guinevere “Nev” Tallow is looking forward to a quiet winter break at Deephaven Academy. But when they get an opportunity to look at strange artifacts from the school’s history, they can’t resist. And that’s where they find the scrimshaw.This scrimshaw is the skull of the school’s founder, Malachi Haven. Each of the skull’s few remaining teeth is engraved with a tiny image carved directly into the bone.Nev quickly becomes obsessed with this eerie mystery—not even their best friend, Danny, can distract them. And after something begins striking students down, Nev and Danny wonder if the images etched into the ancient teeth are warnings. Can Nev protect the school from the coming doom foreseen by the scrimshaw, or are they on a collision course with fate?

About the Author

Ethan M. Aldridge is a New York Times bestselling illustrator and author. He was raised in a very small town in Utah. Growing up, his favorite things to draw were ghosts, monsters, and whatever dinosaur he liked most that week. He now does more or less the same thing for a living. Ethan lives in New York City with his husband, Matthew, and their dog, Kitsune. Visit him online at ethanaldridge.weebly.com.