Three children enjoy a carefree summer holiday swimming and riding horses in the stunning Drakensberg mountains of South Africa, but when they encounter teenage bullies, poachers threatening a wildlife reserve, and a secret government project that seems to involve a witch, they get drawn into an adventure that gets more and more scary.

"The Enchanted Grove" by Stephen Hayes, an adventure story for kids aged 9-99.

https://methodius.blogspot.com/2021/03/the-enchanted-grove.html

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Looking for a book for a child you know who enjoys reading? Have a look at "The Enchanted Grove".

For ages 8 to 12. Set in the stunning Drakensberg mountains of South
Africa, this adventure follows three children who love swimming and horse riding. But when they face bullies who dabble in witchcraft, poachers threatening wildlife, and a mysterious guardian of ancient Bushman cave paintings, their summer becomes a race to uncover a secret government project. This is a clean, exciting adventure with themes of courage, friendship, and respect for nature and indigenous heritage.

For more, see here:

https://methodius.blogspot.com/2021/03/the-enchanted-grove.html

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#PennedPossibilities 1014 If it came down to it, would your SC choose to protect the MC in a dangerous situation?

In "Cross Purposes" Janet protects Jeffery (who has a crush on her) from Mongolian archers riding past on horseback using him for target practice.

Only she's more a co-MC than an SC.

https://www.smashwords.com/books/1167919

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Historical Fiction for Young Readers: Find great historical fiction for ages 7 to 12 and up!

Bring history alive for kids, with my mystery in ancient Egypt & Mayan drama (used in many classrooms) to books set in 450 BC in the Peruvian jungle, feudal Japan, the Civil War, & Toronto in 1919.

https://storyoriginapp.com/to/OK3PcpW
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#ScribesAndMakers 20 Mar: Self-promotion day. Shame optional.

I've written four fiction books and one non-fiction book. Three of the fiction books are for kids aged 9-99, and one is for adults. Details here:

https://methodius.blogspot.com/p/stephen-hayes-author.html

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Bookshop.org Discount Alert! Middle Grade Novels by Chris Eboch 15% OFF print book list prices with code BSO15 at checkout, until April 1. Every Bookshop.org purchase supports local, independent bookstores. Happy reading!

Kirkus Reviews said of The Well of Sacrifice, “The novel shines not only for a faithful recreation of an unfamiliar, ancient world, but also for the introduction of a brave, likable and determined heroine.”

https://bookshop.org/lists/middle-grade-novels-by-chris-eboch
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