I want thank authors J. Haight and S. Robinson for participating in the March MG Madness! They are the authors of the MG book The Secret DMS Files of Fairday Morrow...
The Begonia House keeps its secrets. Everyone knows that. Everyone that is, except for clever eleven-year-old Fairday Morrow, whose family has just moved in. Being the Senior Investigator in the Detective Mystery Squad, more commonly known as the DMS, she’s ready to uncover the mysteries hidden within the strange manor. As the investigation gears up and the pieces of the puzzle begin to fall into place, the DMS enters into a world where anything is possible, and the danger is most definitely real.
Read the first seven chapters
“I love the opening chapters of The Secret DMS Files of Fairday Morrow, and was immediately captivated by the characters. The writing is terrific and very accessible. I am sure children and young adults will love it.”
~ Jenny Nimmo, author of Midnight for Charlie Bone
Follow along with Fairday and her friends, as “spooky” meets “lovely” in this twisting tale of dark secrets and hidden pasts…
The Secret DMS Files of Fairday Morrow is not available in stores yet. Pop on over to Fairday’s Blog! And enter for a chance to win an author illustrated, signed hardcover edition of The Begonia House, the first book in the Fairday Morrow series!
What Fairday's Blog! is all about...
Fairday's Riddles are posted on Mondays- they can be written about anything, and everything, all at the same time : )
Lizzy's Book Reviews are posted on Wednesdays. Lizzy has read just about every middle grade novel out there, and she loves to share her thoughts and, of course, her opinions.
The Top of the Heap is a post we put up on Thursdays. We thought it would be fun once a week to put up two things that we appreciate and have been thinking about during the week. I enjoy doing this post because I love the Google hunt for the perfect image to accompany the topic of discussion.
Margo's Musings Fridays belong to Margo, Fairday's little sister. This post focuses on reviewing local children's book authors, which we follow up with an Author Interview.
The DMS Wants to Know was a post we came up with for Saturdays because when we get together to hang out on the weekend, we always chat about different situations and ideas that are floating around in our brains and we like to listen to what other people think about them- some of the comments we've gotten have been absolutely fascinating!
We'd love to hear yours! Happy Reading!
Contact us!
haightjess@gmail.com
@dmsfiles
Contact us!
haightjess@gmail.com
@dmsfiles
**** FOUR STARS! If you are looking for a normal, mundane, every day type of who-dunnit, then you are in the wrong place. Authors Haight and Robinson have shrewdly written a mystery guaranteed to entice its young readers. The character of Fairday is friendly, curious, eager to learn, and audacious. The way she thinks and reacts to the people and events around her make Fairday a terrific role model for today's kids. Littered throughout the book are several illustrations to help readers envision Fairday's surroundings more easily. Each chapter has a title, hinting at things to come.
As the reader, I found my attention hooked immediately. I am always impressed by a story that grabs me quickly. The plot moves along at a good pace. Clues and spooky events slowly build up suspense. Eventually the paranormal enters the story, making it even more irresistible. Move over Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys! The Detective Mystery Squad is stepping into the spotlight. Fantastic!****
HUNTRESS REVIEWS
Reviewed by Detra Fitch
Be sure to stop by the March MG Madness post to enter the big month long giveaway for your chance to win a box of MG books and swag! You can earn extra entries by answering a question whose answer can be found in the post above. Enter HERE
Thank you Aeicha! Stephanie and I are honored to have a guest spotlight on your wonderful blog. We appreciate this opportunity to share Fairday's story with your readers. Have a great night! And remember, fear not the unexpected! ~ Jess Haight & Stephanie Robinson
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