Pell Shade and the Mysterious Paper


Children - Grade 4th-6th
96 Pages
Reviewed on 11/03/2012
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Author Biography

Award winning, multi-genre author of seven books and co-writer with JD Holiday on my eighth. I have also found that I have a love of illustrating as well so I work between the two. I am a Air Force Veteran, a mother, a wife, and I work full-time. My dream is to continue writing no matter the odds. I would love to find a publishing house or an agent to help with some of the many hats that I wear in order to get my books out, but I will continue on regardless.

    Book Review

Reviewed by Author Anna del C. Dye for Readers' Favorite

What a riveting tale is found in Pell Shade’s story! It is a must for elementary age, tween and young adult homes. It will receive their parents’ and teachers’ complete approval. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and the most interesting plot I have seen in a long time. It has a refreshing new concept, one that will be loved by many readers as they discover this new well-written series. Aunt Syne is looking for a gift for her niece Pell. She wants something special and finds it in the “Rare Find Store.” The owner doesn’t want to be paid, and he knows exactly what she needs. When she gives it to her niece, the girl isn’t very impressed. The gift only consists of origami paper and a thick, probably very boring, instruction book. Everything changes when Aunt Syne makes a bird with it, and the creation starts flying. Well, all is swell and fantastic until a very disagreeable man wants Syne to give him the stack of paper. He says the papers belong to him and he won’t give up until he gets back what is his. More problems arise when the man kidnaps one of the two heroines and wants to exchange the papers for the person in his hands. Their only hope lies with two unlikely friends they find in kids that have nothing but each other.

This tale is quite unique and will be very compelling to many readers. I know you will love it, as I did. It is, without a doubt, a page-turner. I can’t wait for the next piece in the series. Well done.

Ron Glaser

With elements of fantasy, mystery, and adventure, Pell Shade and the Mysterious Paper is a book that will appeal to both children and adults. From the first chapter, when Aunt Syne entered the store of Rare Finds, I knew that something unusual would happen during this story. What I did not know is that the description of the store and its main occupant really set the stage to a compelling journey for me. As the story unfolded, and I do not want to give too much away, I found the suspense and momentum continually building, and I was turning the pages faster and faster to find out what would happen next. That is evidence of an excellent read! The book is a good length and the author uses very creative ideas throughout. (I like the Latin phrase that makes magic happen!) Aunt Syne is a great character and so is Gampi Raido. I would love to learn more about them, and would certainly like to see this story continue.