The Misadventures of Mallory Malo A Ghost Story She's Dying To Tell You

This middle-grade chapter book introduces Mallory Malo, a spirited twelve-year-old with a vivid imagination, embarking on a summer quest to find her guardian angel. Her plans are upended when her troublesome, bullying cousin Jo arrives, bringing chaos and a touch of the supernatural to the farm. Praised for its engaging characters and balance of humor and mild scares, the book explores themes of family dynamics, imagination, and standing up to bullies. It's a fast-paced, entertaining read that sets the stage for future adventures, perfect for readers aged 9-12 who enjoy a blend of realistic situations with a hint of the paranormal.

It's the first day of summer vacation and twelve-year-old Mallory, armed with too much imagination and not enough common sense, begins her self-imposed quest to prove she really does have a guardian angel, only to discover that everything she believed is not quite how she imagined it, especially when her bullying cousin Jo visits the farm and proves to be more trouble than Mallory or her guardian angel can handle. What People are Saying about The Misadventures of Mallory Malo "Mallory's character jumps off the page with a spunkiness and imagination reminiscent of a young Nancy Drew. The story keeps the reader spellbound and intrigued with a perfect balance of scares and laughs appropriate for today's adolescents. The paranormal twist and budding relationship between Mallory, cousin Jo, and sister Susan set the stage for exciting adventures to come." Dan Yakimchuk, PhD "An amazing story from a master storyteller. Although it's a children's book, I couldn't put it down. Your children will love it!" Mat Dolton "I really enjoyed reading a story from the point of view of a twelve year old. I wanted to stop reading because I didn't want it to end." Em (12 years old) "I loved it! No boring parts." Sam (11 years old) "The Misadventures of Mallory Malo will have a broad appeal to youth, while being a fun read for parents as well. In this young adult story, author Kenn Crawford creates a main character who is sympathetic and full of her own ideas, many of which she tries out by experiment. The supporting characters are realistic and well developed. Crawford has previously published a book of witty tales. His sense of humour comes through in The Misadventures of Mallory, along with an underlying spookiness. I greatly enjoyed the read and recommend the book to parents for their young readers." Prof. Michael G. MacDonald, Cape Breton Univeristy