Amanda in Holland: Missing in Action, Children’s Book
Posted on: August 10, 2020
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I´m pleased to be a guest on Wanda Luthman´s blog where I talk about Why I Wrote Amanda in Holland: Missing in Action. Check it out.
Hello, everyone!
Welcome to Wanda Luthman’s Children’s Book Blog.
Today, I want to introduce to you one of my favorite children’s authors. I’ve known her virtually for several years now. Her name is Darlene Foster and she’s written a series of books on a girl named Amanda in the Amanda Travels series.
Darlene, please tell us about you and your inspiration for this book as well as the series…
Why I Wrote Amanda in Holland: Missing in Action
My interest in the country of Holland began when a teacher read us a book called, Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates, by Mary Mapes Dodge, which I loved. The book, written in 1865, by an author who had never been to Holland herself but heard stories about it from her Dutch neighbours.
Over the years I read other books that took place in Holland, many of them…
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20 Responses to "Amanda in Holland: Missing in Action, Children’s Book"
August 11, 2020 at 2:21 am
Good article. Amanda goes everywhere education takes kids. It’s a perfect match.
August 11, 2020 at 3:41 am
Great interview!
Loved this book, as I do all your Amanda adventures , Darlene. You have an outstanding way of combining the wonderful uniqueness of cultures with a fast-paced mystery that kids (and I) can’t resist.
August 11, 2020 at 4:07 am
Thanks so much for being a loyal Amanda Travels fan. I’m pleased you liked this one as it is close to my heart.
August 11, 2020 at 5:16 am
What a great post Darlene…you so deserve this based on your hard work…..kudos to you❤️
August 11, 2020 at 12:33 pm
That was lovely. I particularly liked your photo taken with all those vibrant tulips.
August 11, 2020 at 12:48 pm
I went to your friends site and read the review. I always love learning more about you and your books!
August 13, 2020 at 2:33 am
Darlene I think it is fabulous that not only are you inspiring children to learn more about other countries, but also about the history and the sacrifice so may have given. Another great interview.
August 13, 2020 at 3:49 am
Thanks, Sue. And thanks for your contribution to this story. I’m not sure if you’ve read it yet but you will laugh when you read the part inspired by you. xo
August 14, 2020 at 1:49 pm
I have not read it yet but now I must do so as soon as possible! Can’t wait!
August 14, 2020 at 3:02 am
Congratulations on the new Amanda book, Darlene! It sounds wonderful. What a great picture of you in Holland!!
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August 17, 2020 at 6:07 am
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August 10, 2020 at 11:31 pm
I remember reading Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates as a girl, but no book ever evolved from that. However, I did write memoir and included my love for reading.
Congrats, Darlene, and thank you, Wanda, for featuring her today!
August 10, 2020 at 11:35 pm
How wonderful that you read that book as well. Girls that love to read, often write a book, eventually. I appreciate your support, Marian. xo