Josie James and the Teardrops of Summer by Lily Mae Walters
Josie James is an ordinary 13 year old until something extraordinary happens during her summer holidays.
Whist staying at her Great Grandmother’s cottage in the country she finds herself swept into the cursed world of Suncroft where it is perpetual winter.
Her new friends believe she could be the Chosen One who it is foretold will lift the curse, but there are more pressing matters.
The Teardrops of Summer – magical crystals that render the owner immortal – have been stolen. Along with her telepathic husky-dog Protector Asher and her new friends, Josie must race to find the Teardrops and prevent catastrophe for their world.
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Author Bio
Lily Mae Walters chose her pen name in honour of her beloved grandparents who also stare in the Josie James series.
She is married with two teenage children, and two huskies that are the inspiration behind Murphy and Asher in the books.
Lily Mae lives in Nuneaton, England and finds herself using local places and even her old school in her stories.
Family and friends mean the world to Lily Mae and many will find themselves popping up throughout the series.
Lily Mae also writes for adults under the name of Florence Keeling.
My Review
5 Stars
Josie James is thirteen years old and visiting her grandmother. While there she finds herself drawn into a world that exists along side of ours. She is in Suncroft and learns that a powerful curse has been placed to make it permanently winter. But Josie may be the Chosen One that can break the curse. But she has her work cut out for her. The first step is to save The Teardrops of Summer, magical crystals that make the owner immortal, something that those in Suncroft want falling into the wrong hands.
This is an amazing mid grade readers story. It will appeal to both girls and boys and everyone else. Josie is a great character; she is tough and brave yet knows when she has done wrong. As you read you find that the adults have more to say to the kids but withholding the information. It’s not malicious; they want to protect the kids. In the end it will take everyone to save Suncroft.
This is to be the first book in a five book series. I am in love and think anyone that enjoys fantasy stories will love this book too. I can’t wait to see what Josie gets into next. Make sure to get yourself a copy of this book. You and a kid will not be disappointed.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.
I would like to thank Rachel’s Random Resources for the opportunity to read and share this book.
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