But when word gets out that the farm is hiding something valuable, reporters, researchers, and neighbors arrive in droves.

The bones must be a message from her grandfather, a connection from beyond the grave. But when she follows her little brother, Bo, and her dog, Old Jack, up the hill while chasing fireflies, she makes an incredible discovery-dinosaur bones peeking out from underneath the abandoned tractor. Number of Pages: 288 Scroll down for Giveaway!Īfter her grandfather died from a heart attack while driving his tractor on Solace Hill, twelve-year-old Esme’s been inextricably drawn to that spot, although her grandmother warns her to stay away. Genre: Middle Grade (3-7) / Magical Realism / Family & Loss But enough gushing, you’re here for bookish chat and goodies! Before I share my review of Suzanne Crowley’s excellent Middle Grade Mystery, a little info about the book. I’m especially proud to help give back to the #writingcommunity I love. I continue to be impressed by the caliber of authors Lone Star Book Blog Tours has brought my way. While my #writinglife has taken a bit of detour this year, I’m excited to share my favorite read of 2020 so far! I know, I know, you’re probably thinking, what about the other ten and half months of the year? To which I would reply, “I’m old enough, and have been around this business long enough to simply know what’s golden.” And let me tell you, Finding Esme is a diamond in the rough.

The stolen one by suzanne crowley