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"Cynthia’s Attic: Curse of the
Bayou is a bundle of adventure, humor, personality, fantasy, history, and originality.
Curse of the Bayou delivers..."a good old fashioned family story, with
all the sci-fi perks and jigs to light the imagination of today’s young reader."
Curse of the Bayou Review: 10 Stars!
USABOOKNEWS - 2006 Children's Book Awards - The Magic Medallion
Click on the trunk and the alligator to take a magical trip inside The Magic Medallion and Curse of
the Bayou!
"I would be most content if my children grew up to be the kind of
people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves." --Anna Quindlen
Mrs. Craig's 4th Grade Class in South Bend, Indiana
New! The Magic Medallion: Review
...Those who loved The Missing Locket will enjoy the
Magic Medallion even better, because it's is greater and full of adventures, unexpected discoveries and it is also
as fun as the Missing Locket. A great read for children! And, adults, read it with your children, you'll see you'll
love it! Read full review on: Veronika Asks
This was as enjoyable as the first volume... The plot moves quickly
and the time travel is queued just enough to give context to the story (not bog you down in history).
Review # 1
...The characters are very realistically created, and descriptions
are cleverly woven into the text, which contribute to the quality of the writing. The ideas and fantasies in the book are
fresh and innovative...
Review # 2
...By setting up contrasting protagonists, the author injects
a lot of excitement and intrigue. Although Cynthia and Gus are opposites, this actually makes the novel
so much more fun and fast-paced. They can rely on each other, and the relationship is as delicious as the plot twists...
Mary Cunningham has done it again. She has once again captured my attention for days on end and kept me blissfully
unaware of the rest of the world as I read her latest children’s adventure Cynthia’s Attic: The Magic Medallion.
Author, D. S. Dollman, Just A Little More Than Strange, Ghost Stories
"This was an enjoyable read. The parallels
between each pair of girls, three generations apart made a nice complement to the time travel."
Read entire review: The Reading Tub
"This is a fantastic
time travel fantasy that middle school children will treasure. The escapades
of Gus and Cynthia grip the audience as the two friends adapt to their situation with humor and trepidation, but always with
fun while trying to solve an "ancient" mystery that occurred before their parents were born. Readers
will appreciate time traveling with this dynamic duo starting in CYNTHIA'S ATTIC and continuing in the past on the high seas."
-MBR Bookwatch
Reader Review: Janalee Ruschhaupt
"...This is the start of a wonderful and fanciful series.
Ms. Cunningham has spun a delightful and memorable young adult fantasy! This has all the qualities of a fantastic chapter
book that can be incorporated into any school system's repertoire...
...It is a captivating combination of Nancy
Drew meets Harry Potter.
- Courtesy of Love Romances
"...I have to admit, I was hooked from the start. THE MISSING
LOCKET is reminiscent of The Magic Tree House books, so I know the appeal of this series will draw readers in. The characters
are enjoyable and the mystery is not easily solved, so young girls will find plenty of enjoyment with Cynthia and Gus..." -
Tracy Farnsworth, RoundTable Reviews
"Cynthia's Attic by Mary Cunningham (Echelon Press) is a
young adult fantasy with enough intelligence to keep the older reader interested. Cynthia discovers a magical trunk in the
attic and her adventures begin." Swords and Scribes
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