I want to preface this review by telling you a little story about "my friend".......
The other day, when she got her mail, there was a package there from Kregel Publishing.  She knew what was inside right away, so she quickly tore into it while her daughters were away at piano lessons.  Even though she knew that the contents of the package were probably more for her teenage daughter than for herself, she couldn't help it.  Not only is she rather nosey at times, but she was also excited to see the cover of the  book and read the summary on the back.
An hour later, when her daughters got home and her oldest daughter saw the book lying there beside the computer, she grabbed it up and exclaimed, "Oh, it came!  Yeah!"
Now, do you sense what may have happened next?  Mom and Daughter both excited about the same book and anxious to read it.  Could there possibly be a fight over this "Juvenille Fiction" book?! 
And, what exactly is this book that makes it so special?

Well, first of all, let me confess........
The woman in the above story is ME.
And the book is the newest book by my friend Susan Marlow (our own Suzy Scribbles)~ the third in the Circle C Adventure series~ Andrea Carter and the Family Secret.

Now, I'm sure you're wondering how this story is going to end and who got to read the book first, right?
Well, it just so happens that Ashley was invited to a friend's house after church yesterday.  And, despite the fact that I have quite a large stack of books laying here to be read and reviewed, I picked up THIS BOOK and started to read.
I finished it last night at 11:15.  Now, there's no need for a fight~ Ashley can have it! 

OK, I just have to tell you that when I read these  books, I feel like  a kid again.  I think it's fair to say that, despite the fact that the book cover suggests these books are "juvenille fiction", they're a fun read for anyone.  Andi Carter is so easy to relate to, and she's always got some amazing adventure going on~ if I were 12, I'd want to BE Andi!  (Much like when I WAS 12 and I wanted to be Trixie Beldon!)

In this particular adventure, not only does Andi find a mysterious, half-dead man on her family's property, but she also comes face to face with a family secret that is quite a shock and causes many different emotions.  As the story plays out and the two scenarios intertwine, you'll find yourself cheering for Andi, and  turning page after page until you get to the, always exciting, climax of the story. 

I've told Susan this before, but I have to share how much I enjoy her books!  She brings Andi Carter to life.  And, I love the way she leaves me hanging at the end of each chapter.  There is NO WAY you cannot start a new chapter.  For me, I just have to keep reading 'til the end!
 
Have you introduced your kids (or yourself) to the Andrea Carter books yet?  If not, you're truly missing out.    Andi is a great role model for kids, and you can trust that
they're reading something quality and clean.

If you and/or your kids have read the first two books, you'll want to be sure to check out the newest book in the series~ you won't be disappointed!  I'm already getting excited for book #4.

These books are available at all the usual places~ Amazon.com, Christianbook.com, barnesandnoble.com~ as well as from the publisher and right here at the TOS Homeschool Store. 

Here's a little preview of Andrea Carter and the Family Secret:

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Jan. 21, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Don't ya love books that leave you hanging and desperate for the next chapter? Love them! I used to read all the Mandie books as a kid and would fly right through them in a matter of hours. These books sound great!

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Jan. 21, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by friends4tea

Sorry, that was me. I did not know I was not signed in...

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Jan. 21, 2008 - To Cool!

Posted by FaithfulGrace

I love the first paragraph! You are a great mom!

I watched this trailer from your sidebar. The book looks delightful, I think I might get them for Jennifer.

As always, indebted for your reviews.
Blessings,
Linda

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