Twelve-year-old Andora 'Andi' Boggs and her fourteen-year-old sister Bethany move to rural Ohio to live with their eccentric twenty-something aunt after the sudden death of their parents. While dealing with her grief, Andi discovers proof of another Andora Boggs in the family tree whose existence was hidden in a Depression-era trunk in the attic. With help from her new friend and neighbor, Colin Carter, Andi is determined to find out who this first Andora was and what happened to her.
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Amanda Flower, an Agatha-nominated mystery author, started her writing career in elementary school when she read a story she wrote to her sixth grade class and had the class in stitches with her description of being stuck on the top of a Ferris wheel. She knew at that moment she'd found her calling of making people laugh with her words. Her debut mystery, Maid of Murder, was a 2010 Agatha Award Nominee for Best First Novel and the first in a series featuring amateur sleuth India Hayes. In July 2012, Amanda will debuting her second mystery series, the Appleseed Creek Mystery Series, which is set in Ohio's Amish country. In addition to being a mystery author, Amanda is an academic librarian for a small college near Cleveland. Visit her online at www.amandaflower.com.
Did you enjoy the Nancy Drew books when you were a young teen? Then you are going to want to pick up a copy of Andi Unexpected for your young teen.
This was such a fresh modern day Nancy Drew mystery.
You are sure to fall in love with Andi and Colin.
I can't wait to see what Amanda comes up with next in this series.
I gave this book 5 stars and I recommend this for young teens. This is a great clean fun book if you are looking to get your kids a book that they will enjoy.
I was given a copy of this book by the author for my honest review.
This will make a great Christmas gift for my grandkids. Thanks for this review Mary.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was growing up I loved Nancy Drew books so much. This is one that I want to share with my grandbabies for sure. Are kids need to read more that is a must. Mary Thank you for taking time to read and review all of these books for us. I will go get a few copies of this one for my grandbabies.
ReplyDeleteI think that we all just need to sit back sometimes and read a book like this! I enjoyed the Nancy Drew books and I am sure that I would enjoy this one! Thanks Mary for the review!
ReplyDeleteMysteries are fun to read. And I have a lot of great-grandkid from 17 to 1 yr. So could for sure use another Christmas gift. Sounds like a good one too. Thanks for doing this Mary and you are good with your reviews.
ReplyDeleteMAXIE mac262(at)me(dot)com
Ooh, I loved Nancy Drew! This sounds like a great book for my 9 year old. Thank you for the great review and recommendation, Mary!
ReplyDeleteMary, you and I both definitely see eye to eye on this one! My review posted today also, but I couldn't do a giveaway because when my copy was delivered it was left in the rain and has water damage, all rippled. Fortunately it was readable! Love your review!
ReplyDeleteNancee, I really think that Amanda is an author to watch out for!
DeleteI would love to win this book, thank you
ReplyDeleteShirley B jcisforme@aol.com
Mary, I am thinking of my nine year old grandson with this one. Thank you for the chance to be a winner.
ReplyDeleteMelanie, You are the WINNER! I will get your book right out to you!
DeleteWould love to win this for my granddaughter!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your review, Mary, & thanks for the opportunity to win the book!
Bonnie Roof
This looks great and would love to win it for my reading fanatic granddaughter. She loves Nancy Drew almost as much as I did when I was her age.
ReplyDeleteMy little stepgranddaughter would enjoy this too. I love all of Amanda's books!
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Hello from MTL Tagg team! Great reviews! I really enjoyed this one too - such a fun read!
ReplyDeleteWelcome, Jamie, Thanks for stopping by!
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