Amanda in New Mexico by Darlene Foster
Posted on: November 21, 2017
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I am delighted at the response to Amanda’s latest adventure. Here is a wonderful review from Patricia Tilton on her blog Children’s Books Heal. Patricia reviews meaningful books for children and I am so pleased she has included Amanda in New Mexico. Check out her blog for great ideas for the young readers on your list.
Amanda in New Mexico: Ghosts in the Wind
Darlene Foster, Author
Central Avenue Publishing, Fiction, Oct. 1, 2017
Suitable for Ages: 9-12
Themes: Adventure, School trip, New Mexico, Haunted hotel, Ancient pueblo, Ghosts
Synopsis: Amanda Ross is on a school trip to Taos, New Mexico with several of her fellow creative students. She shares a room with Cleo, an anxious classmate who insists she see ghosts. Although Amanda is determined to prove there is no such things, she can’t seem to shake the feeling that something or someone is watching her.
Join Amanda, Cleo and their funny friend, Caleb, as they visit a rugged and beautiful landscape where a traditional hacienda, an ancient pueblo, and a haunted and spooky hotel all hold secrets to a wild and violent past.
Does Cleo really see ghosts? Can Amanda escape the eerie wind that follows her everywhere? Perhaps The Day of…
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16 Responses to "Amanda in New Mexico by Darlene Foster"
November 21, 2017 at 5:51 am
Well done Darlene. Very well deserved review
November 21, 2017 at 7:32 am
Thanks so much Judith! These little books are a lot of work and this makes it all worthwhile.
November 21, 2017 at 7:06 am
This really was a fun read, Darlene. Great kid appeal!
November 21, 2017 at 7:33 am
This means a lot coming from you, Patricia. It was fun to write as well.
November 23, 2017 at 12:26 am
Congratulations, Darlene!! 😀😃 I’m so happy for you…time to celebrate! 🎉
November 23, 2017 at 12:48 am
Nice review, and I especially like what she’s written about why she liked the book.
November 23, 2017 at 1:18 am
Patricia does such a good job of her reviews. I feel honoured to be included on her blog. Glad you liked it, Lorna.
November 25, 2017 at 2:00 am
Congratulations Darlene on another wonderful review! Well deserved and so delighted to hear of the success of your latest book. Bravo!
November 25, 2017 at 6:30 am
W O W! To be reviewed in Patricia’s blog is like climbing up a humongous beautiful mountain and seeing a glorious sunset at the top. Wonderful!
November 25, 2017 at 7:46 am
A great way to describe it. I am pleased that Patricia liked the book well enough to write a great review of it. This is what makes the effort worth it!
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November 21, 2017 at 5:12 am
Great review Darlene and well deserved!!
November 21, 2017 at 5:28 am
Thanks, Kirt. It made my day.