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"Secrets in the Islands" by Lauren de Leeuw
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Lauren de Leeuw graduated with a degree in journalism; however, she was always far more interested in the adventure novel that was in her book bag as well as her next travel destination than she ever was with her current local news assignments. She has published many articles across a variety of platforms. Secrets in the Islands is her first book. Lauren lives on Vancouver Island with her husband and two wonderfully energetic children.
Learn more about Lauren de Leeuw and her work at https://samiseriesadventures.com/
TOPICS OF CONVERSATION
- About" Secrets in the Islands" and the inspiration behind the story.
- Cultural Heritage and Environmental issues in a children's adventure
- Digital relationships
- Writing a successful children's adventure balancing entertainment with learning
- What's next in the Sami Series?
Having world famous archaeologists for parents isn't easy. Sure, the stories about their discoveries used to be exciting, but recently twelve-year-old Sami Johnson just feels like she's missing out.That is, until now.After being left behind one too many times, she finally gets to tag along with her parents to their next dig site. Keeping it local and seemingly simple for Sami's first glimpse into the family business, the Johnson's head to Haida Gwaii - a group of islands off the west coast of Canada where an old fishing weir and some ancient spearheads were recently discovered. But things start going downhill as soon as they arrive.After meeting a new friend, Sami realizes that the whole island is awash in secrets. Missing artifacts, late night stakeouts and stalkers in the forest were not what Sami was expecting on this trip and she begins to wonder if this was why her parents had left her at home for so many years. Can Sami find the grit, determination, and most importantly the confidence, to make it through and solve this mystery before it's too late?
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Website: https://samiseriesadventures.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/author.lauren.deleeuw
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_sami_adventure/
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