The 'To Pieces' mystery series for Middle Readers

 

The Minnesota History Center’s fact finder has invited herself over to the store to investigate the sampler supposedly embroidered by Dolley herself. Upon the arrival, it is discovered that the valuable sampler was stolen.  Eventually the family will travel to Colonial Williamsburg to retrieve an important manuscript.

     In Word to Pieces, Abraham Lincoln had given a speech titled, "The Lost Speech", before his election. He'd been misquoted a number of times previously, but this time, he wasn't going to let that happen. He tossed the speech into the garbage. Reporters swarmed near as he spoke and transcribed a great deal but were mesmerized by him. Thus, it's called the Lost Speech. The speech propelled him into the Presidency. In the book, I wrote that it's been hid by Mary and now a criminal is looking for it.

        Clued  and Suffragette to Pieces are still in the editing stage.

In the ‘To Pieces’ series, you will find it is a cross between modern day adventure s and historical characters. Beth, the daughter of the White House Dollhouse Store owner.  The caper is set in south Minneapolis, Minnesota. The mom is the proprietor of the store and will talk to the miniature dolls belonging to the various White Houses such as Dolley Madison or Jackie Kennedy. This is how the reader learns smidgens of history. Beth and her mom are descendants of Dolley Madison as well as the grandma who lives nearby. 

Throughout the books, the reader will learn little known facts about a number of occupants of the White House and their belongings. Follow Beth as she investigates the whereabouts of the hidden items which will in turn lead her onto further discoveries by going to various historical sites. Beth and her family will defy all odds by the discovery of  treasured documents or relics in American history. 

   Please think of the middle readers in your classroom, it's a great means of teaching history while having fun.  

   Thanks,

  Barb

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