Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on Gone to the Dogs, the newest book in the Frankinschool Mysteries series for young readers from award-winning author Caryn Rivadeneira and Red Chair Press.
"Relatable, funny, and just the right amount of creepy, kids will love Fred and his friends and their creative, life-affirming adventures." ~Jennifer Grant, award-winning author of Once Upon a Time Not So Long Ago (on Book 1 of the Frankinschool Mysteries)
Gone to the Dogs
NEW RELEASE: September 10, 2024Book 3 of the Frankinschool Mysteries
Genre: Juvenile fiction (Ages 8-12, Grades 2-5)
Hardcover from $16.99
Ebook from $9.99
Fred’s emotions have gone to the dogs!
Fred’s teacher and Luisa might be excited about their “old-timey” research trip to the library, but Fred is not. In fact, the whole project—and his continued failures at it—are making him angry! That is, until he realizes he has the perfect solution to his problem: Simply write one of his “What If” poems, tap into the power of pretend, turn into Frankinchool, and voila! Project, cancelled.
Trouble is, the poem doesn’t work, which makes Fred even fussier—especially when speaking to his friends Luisa and Drake. But while on a quest to find Luisa and apologize, books fly off the library shelves, students nod off at their desk, Drake grows head-snakes, and once again, Fred becomes Frankinschool. But this time, they have no idea how or why.
In Book Three of the Frankinschool Mysteries, readers set off on an adventure with Frankinschool through secret passageways and grand rooms of a mansion-turned-library. Along the way, they run into old ghost-friends and a few new ones; they learn about managing expectations, anger, and friendships, and discover that sometimes going-to-the-dogs is a very good thing.
For more information (including a discussion guide), visit Red Chair Press.
Monster Match
Book 1 of The Frankinschool MysteriesGenre: Juvenile fiction (Ages 8-12, Grades 2-5)
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Ebook from $9.99
In the first book of the Frankinschool Mysteries, Fred is working diligently on his writing assignment when a mist fills the room, and the words on his page come to life, literally. Suddenly Fred (now Frankinschool) and Luisa (now Princess Luisa) need to save the school from the mysterious potion—and the even more mysterious and devious ghost living in the school attic.
For more information (including a preview sample chapter and a discussion guide), visit Red Chair Press.
Praise for Monster Match
- Finalist, Early Readers Category, Canadian Book Club Awards
- Finalist for Best Children's Book 8-12 of 2023, Readers' Favorite
- Semi-Finalist in Middle Grade Fiction: Gertrude Warner Award of the Chanticleer International Book Awards, 2023
- Outstanding Creator Awards Winner, Author and Illustrator
- "A great selection for third- to sixth-grade readers who enjoy books about friendship and supernatural events." ~Readers' Favorite
- "Poignant lessons on forgiveness, friendship, and fairness... Slightly spooky and utterly charming, young readers will enjoy every page." ~Blue Ink Review
The Cupsnake Escape
Book 2 of the Frankinschool MysteriesGenre: Juvenile fiction (Ages 8-12, Grades 2-5)
Hardcover from $16.99
Ebook from $9.99
The second book about a boy named Fred who turns into "Frankenstein's monster" whenever he writes his "What-if" assignments. Fred and his friend Luisa find themselves in trouble once again when the new student mixes up recipes at their class’s bakery field trip leading to snakes running amok.
While the students scramble out of the school in fear, Fred and Luisa suspect their old friend Frank is behind the Great Cupsnake Escape. Once again, they put their creativity, their cooperation, and their courage to the test—but will it be enough to save the school from the snakes?
About the Author
Caryn Rivadeneira is the award-winning author of more than twenty-five books for both children and adults. Her work has appeared in Aleteia, Sojourners, Christianity Today, Relevant, FamilyLife, ThinkChristian, and Engineering and Mining Journal (yeah, you read that right). She has spent nearly three decades in the publishing industry, serving as a magazine, blog, and book editor. Caryn lives in the near-west suburbs of Chicago with her husband, her three kids, and her three beloved rescue pit bulls. Learn more at carynrivadeneira.com.About the Publisher
Red Chair Press is committed to learning and literacy (and laughter!). Founded in 2009, Red Chair Press has been dedicated to publishing series to engage children in stories that provide models for strong character and good behavior. By working with only the highest-quality artists from around the world, Red Chair Press ensures that their books will appeal to a wide range of readers. Learn more at RedChairPress.com, and be sure to follow them online:
