Is this book right for your child?

 

 

 

 

When writing Guam Adventures - Mystery of the Cave, we wanted our characters to be good girls.  No lying, no fighting, absolutely no cussing.  We then realized no child is that good. In our minds we, as children, really were good girls, and we were.  Our parents taught us right from wrong, good manners (we tried to remember to use), the golden rule, to look out for each other, and to be obedient.

From time to time Lynda and I fought like cats and dogs.  We always had to share a room so it seemed we were always together, especially when we were young and shared interests and friends. 

Jo and Susan, our Mystery of the Cave, characters, argue and bicker, but more often than not, get along.  They have adventure in their souls, encouraged by their mother, Joanne.  The beckoning jungle draws them to uncover mysteries and to have the unexpected thrust upon them.  Jo is the leader and Susan, the more timid of the two, follows along, reluctantly at times, but the curiosity gets the better of her, as well.

This story was written for young readers.  We were always conscious of not giving the wrong message to inquisitive minds. There is no inappropriate language in this book.  There is, however, the occasional threat of being 'pounded', but whether or not that threat is delivered is something you'll have to discover for yourselves.

The focus is on two young girls, the two neighbor boys, discoveries, surprises and adventures.  There are no vampires, no wizards or witches.  The only predators are the voracious mosquitoes.

Your children or grandchildren will learn some of the history of Guam and find out what it was like being a kid in the early 1960s.  They'll get a glimpse into the life of military kids, and get to know the Wilks family: Sgt. Wilks, their mom Joanne, Jo, Susan and Graci, their little sister.  They will see the waves breaking on the beach, hear the wind rustling through the palms, smell the salt air.  They'll experience the comforting familiarity of a family Christmas in a new home.  They will feel the wonder of being in the jungle; the lizards, birds, flowers, darkness, always present.

Your young ones will be safe exploring with Jo and Susan.  They may not even notice the absence of Super Heroes.  But when they finish reading, they may ask, "What happens in the next book?"

Guam Adventures - Mystery of the Cave can be purchased at, www.createspace.com/4008187 or directly from us at whammysteries@gmail.com