For younger readers, I have two chapter books manuscripts completed and a third outlined for a small series. These were written for grades 2-4, with a grade 2 reading level and high-action stories with older characters to appeal to reluctant and challenged readers, such as ESL or French Immersion students.
I also have a 3,500-word non-fiction manuscript completed on modern-day spy skills at the same reading level, available for review on request.
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The Mystery of the Scarlet Cat
Caitlyn and her best friend Jamie are hot on the trail of an exotic and precocious cat. Unfortunately, with Caitlyn’s dog Buster in tow, things get a little bit crazy. With signs pointing to danger and destruction, Caitlyn must act quickly to save the strange scarlet cat and reunite a family. (4,300 words)
The Mystery of the Tin Can Bandit
When Caitlyn keeps getting woken up in the middle of the night by strange noises, she calls on her best friend Jamie to help. The culprit seems to be stealing tin cans from the apartment recycling bins, but why? Caitlyn won’t rest until she’s solved the mystery, even if it means sneaking into the local high school. (4,500 words)