Welcome to our stop on The Secret of Maggie's Swamp book blog tour!
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Synopsis: In this middle-grade mystery-adventure, a twelve-year-old girl discovers a grave injustice in the 1980s South when a neighbor is convicted of a crime he didn’t commit. Penny must find the courage to use her unique gift – her uncanny ability to foresee the future – to thwart a crazed desperado and find a treasure that will prove her neighbor’s innocence.
Poor Penelope Andrews. Her neighbor is being hunted, her friend is comatose after encountering a rogue alligator in a black-water swamp, and her mother has formed the wild impression that Penny has some sort of special gift from God! What else could go wrong? Oh yes: the FBI wants to speak with her. And, a dangerous criminal is stalking her.
Review:
This a wonderful read for children about ages 8 through 12 (due to the subject matter, I don't think it's suitable for reading to younger readers). It will grab the young reader's attention and keep them enthralled. Both boys and girls will love the mystery and the race to stay alive! I'm looking forward to seeing my daughter read it with wonder, as I know she will think of herself as Penny, and want to solve the mystery! This would be an excellent addition to any Easter gift basket, for an older child!
About the Author:
Paul A. Barra is a decorated war veteran, a teacher and a freelance journalist. He previously was a reporter for local newspapers and won numerous awards from the South Carolina Press Association. His previous books are “Crimson Ring” and a nonfiction book about the formation and success of a Catholic high school, “St. Joe’s Remarkable Journey.,”. He is currently writing a historical novel called “Murder in the Charleston Cathedral.” Visit Paul’s website at www.paulbarra.com.for more!
Check out the previous stops on the tour for more fun:
Wednesday, March 13 – First Chapter Reveal at Parenting 2.0
Friday, March 15 – Book Review at Musings by Maureen
Monday, March 18 – Guest Blogging at Lori’s Reading Corner
Tuesday, March 19 – Book Review, Interview & Book Giveaway at My Devotional Thoughts
Tuesday, March 19 – Interview at Teh Children’s and Teens’ Book Connection
Wednesday, March 20 – Book Review & Book Giveaway at Inside BJ’s Head
Thursday, March 21 – Interview & Book Giveaway at Free eBooks Daily
Friday, March 22 – First Chapter Reveal at Margay Leah Justice’s Blog
Saturday, March 23 – Book Review at My Book Addiction Reviews
Monday, March 25 - Book Review at Create With Joy
Wednesday, March 27 – Book Review at Green Frog Reviews
Friday, March 29 – Book Review at Bless Their Hearts Mom
Disclosure / Disclaimer: I received this book, free of charge, from the authir, via Pump Up Your Book, for review purposes on this blog. No other compensation, monetary or in kind, has been received or implied for this post. Nor was I told how to post about it
Disclosure / Disclaimer: I received this book, free of charge, from the authir, via Pump Up Your Book, for review purposes on this blog. No other compensation, monetary or in kind, has been received or implied for this post. Nor was I told how to post about it
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