Eleven-year-old Fairday Morrow had no clue that moving from Manhattan to the small town of Ashpot, Connecticut, would lead to an unsolved mystery. Her parents’ dream of renovating a crumbling Victorian, called the Begonia House, into a bed and breakfast had seemed like treachery at the time. But Fairday found out that her new house kept secrets, and once inside its twisted front gates, anything was possible.
When mysterious notes start showing up warning that a librarian is in trouble and a bookworm is eating words, Fairday thinks the Begonia House has more skeletons in its closets. She notices a passage in her favorite book has been changed, and she’s certain something is dreadfully wrong. What happens to stories when their words get eaten?
The Detective Mystery Squad is ready to investigate! Fairday, Lizzy, and Marcus take off on a sticky trail and tumble into Nowhere. Like Alice in Wonderland, Fairday finds herself in a world where nothing makes sense and the lines of reality are blurred.
The three sleuths discover amazing things about themselves as they unravel more secrets within the walls of the Begonia House. Follow along with Fairday and friends as they open the next case in the DMS files to unlock the mystery of the Talking Library.
Fairday Morrow and the Talking Library
David SanAngelo is an award winning illustrator, and a two-time Emmy nominated director of animated shows for children and he won a kite flying contest in the fourth grade. Dave attended high school with Jessica and Stephanie, and they've all been friends for a billion years. Some of Dave's favorite things are: old monster movies, superheros and shred-a-licious rock music. Although he grew up in New England, Dave currently lives with his wife and sons in Decatur, GA. To learn more about Dave's illustrations, please visit: davidsanangelo.com
Book 2: Fairday Morrow series
Release date: October 2017
Age Range: 8 years old and up
Grade Level: 3-9
Publisher: Willow Press
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Publish date: December 2015
Age Range: 8 years old and up
Grade Level: 3-9
Publisher: Delacorte Press
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43 comments:
What a rave review of what I'm sure will be a huge success. Congrats to all concerned.
Yvonne.
It does sound wonderful. Something I could/would/will read with very real pleasure.
Love that your are publicising Jess and Stephanie's work too.
Yes, it's gonna be a great story! Hugs, Valerie
Hi Sandra ... it does sound like they've a great story line going here - love the illustrations too ... - congratulations all round - cheers Hilary
Big congratulations to Jess and Stephanie!
Sounds great. Congrats to the authors.
Enjoyed the idea and really like the illustration, a book of talented creators.
Sandra is BACK! I hope your wrist/elbow/arm are doing much better -- glad to see the typing here!
What gorgeous illustrations. How lovely.
Fun! Thanks for sharing your review here.
These sound like such fun books! It's so wonderful to see the great choices that young people have to read these days, and congrats to the writers, Stephanie & Jess. Hugs and hope Sandra is doing better!
Congrats to the pair. Such looks like a grand one from their lair!
Looks like they've got another winner:)
It does sound wonderful doesn't it, EC?
My pleasure entirely:)
It sure is, Val.
The storyline does sound good and I agree those illustrations are wonderful.
It does sound great.
They sure are, Steve.
Thanks, Jeanie! It's good to be back.
Those illustrations are gorgeous!
My pleasure, Marcie:)
It is a fun series, that's for sure.
Thanks for the good wishes, Rockin Ro.
It does indeed, Pat.
Congrats to Jess and Stephanie for a book I would have read when I was a tween. Love the illustrations also.
Congrats! Fantastic covers, too.
Thank you! We're excited for the book launch! :) ~ Jess & Stephanie
Thank you! We appreciate Sandra's help spreading the news about the next case in the DMS files. :)
Thank you! The Talking Library is packed with word magic. :) ~ Jess & Stephanie
Thank you! Lots of mystery and magic in the Talking Library. We're excited to share the story with readers. :) ~ Jess & Stephanie
Thank you, Alex! We appreciate it. :) ~ Jess & Stephanie
Thank you! :) ~ Jess & Stephanie
Thank you! Our illustrator, David SanAngelo, is amazing. :) ~ Jess & Stephanie
Thank you! The illustrations really bring out the story magic in the Talking Library. Dave is a brilliant artist. :) ~ Jess & Stephanie
Thanks for stopping by Marcie! :) ~ Jess & Stephanie
Thank you, RO! The Talking Library is a fun and clever mystery for kids to try to solve along with the DMS. :) ~ Jess & Stephanie
Thank you, Pat! :) ~ Jess & Stephanie
Thank you, Birgit! ~ Jess & Stephanie
Thank you! The cover Dave created is wonderful! We are thrilled with it. :) ~ Jess & Stephanie
Thank you for the spotlight, Sandra! We appreciate your help spreading the news about the book and enjoyed reading all the comments! :) ~ Jess & Stephanie
My pleasure entirely. Wishing you much success.
Congrats Jess and Stephanie!! Wishing much success! Big Hugs!
This sounds like such a fun book! I want to read it for sure.
Thanks so much! :) ~Jess and Stephanie
We hope you enjoy the Talking Library, Elizabeth! :) ~Jess and Stephanie
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