When Time Stands Still

by Diane Martin

 

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GENRE: Children's fantasy/mystery

 

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BLURB:

 

Three siblings, Megan, Nicholas, and Brooke, think they are going on an uneventful family vacation. They couldn't be more wrong! They find themselves investigating the mysterious disappearance, many years ago, of their great-great-uncle Jack.

 

After being spirited away to a foreign land, the siblings wonder if they will ever solve the case, let alone get home again. Back at camp, where time stands still, their baby brother Tanner just might have found the missing piece that unlocks an old family mystery.

 

“When Time Stands Still” became an Amazon.ca Best Seller reaching #1 on the Mysteries & Detective Stories for children chart (December 2022).

 

 

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EXCERPT:

It’s one of the best times of the year! Days of sunshine and freedom await. School was finally out, and the summer holidays were begging for a bit of adventure and lazy days. Every year for Megan, Nicholas, Brooke, and Tanner, their escapades and respite took place while camping at Rainbow Falls with their parents for a couple of weeks. It was a long drive there, about four hours; however, the kids didn’t mind because they always had such a great time there. Mom’s family has been travelling to this particular site for many generations, and the kids could understand why! There was so much to explore. Their special camping place was a semi-secluded location set in the mountains with an abundance of colourful wildflowers and a wide variety of wildlife. But before they could go, there was much to be done. “Brooke, that’s mine!” Megan snapped, snatching the little photo book from her younger sister’s petite hands and causing a photograph to fall out. Anger was starting to bubble inside Megan, and her deep blue eyes seemed to turn almost black. Her tanned skin transformed to a rosy red as she closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and continued to pack, praying Brooke would go away.

 

REVIEW

The story revolves around siblings, Megan, Nicholas, Brooke, and Tanner who can’t wait to go camping with their mom and dad. They were delayed a few times and they got on one another's nerves. Then there mom tells them the story/mystery of their Uncle Jack's disappearance. 

I really liked the story. I felt it a bit long at times, yet I did like the bickering and the way the kids handle the trip. The story was interesting and very detailed. A good one!

AUTHOR Bio and Links:

 

Diane Martin currently lives in Ontario, Canada, with her husband, Fab, along with two of their children, Brooke and Tanner. They have two Yorkie-poos named Cups and Chewie as well. Megan and Nicholas are all grown up and currently live in Alberta, Canada. The series Medallion Mysteries was born out of Diane's love for reading stories to her children when they were young. She also enjoys a great mystery! Her children were the inspiration for writing and they appear in the series.

 

Diane hopes her writing will encourage all children to use their imaginations and create their own stories!

 

www.authordianemartin.ca

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/when-time-stands-still-diane-martin/1142870929

https://www.amazon.com/When-Stands-Still-Diane-Martin/dp/0228855365

 

 

 

 

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