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Reader reviewed by Melinda Richarz Bailey

Young readers will be captivated by the adventures of Augusta Lee Gus and Cynthia, two twelve-year-old friends who find excitement and danger when they explore the contents of an old trunk in Cynthias AtticThe Missing Locket. A bit of magic and their own imaginative minds transport the girls back in time, where they become entangled in a mystery involving their grandmothers, Clara and Bess. Gus and Cynthia find themselves immersed in the search to find a missing locket that once belonged to Clara and Bess Aunt Belle, a Paris ballet dancer who mysteriously disappeared on a ship bound for New York. Along the way, they meet some interesting characters like Andre, Belles possessive beau, and Louis, the boy ghost that walks the ships deck. The twists and turns in Mary Cunninghams spellbinding book are peppered with the hilarious antics of Gus and Cynthia. The believable dialogue and interesting story line will be embraced by young readers, and parents will appreciate the values and lessons subtly presented to their children through Cunninghams well-crafted words. Her pre-teen characters come to life on each page as we all discover together what growing up really means, and the power that lies within each of us. The girls and their journey are such great fun; it will leave readers anxious to join Gus and Cynthia for more adventures!

Submitted with author's permission