“The heroine is a mentally strong character and exhibits independence, smarts, and perseverance.” School Library Journal
Description
Jennie McGrady is quickly gaining a reputation as an amateur sleuth, and it isn't going unnoticed by the local media. But the glamour of publicity is getting old, and Jennie would love to disappear into the crowd—especially when a plea from Courtney Evans leaves her out in the cold.
Courtney is the typical wild sixteen-year-old: weird hair, strange friends, and an attitude to boot. But underneath the hype Jennie finds a compassionate, hurting friend who is running scared. When Courtney disappears, the police suggest she ran away, but Jennie's instincts tell her this mystery has the sickly smell of drugs and money surrounding it.
Gavin Winslow is determined to break into the world of journalism, and he thinks Jennie is his ticket in. A lead story on Portland's very own Nancy Drew would get him the career attention he needs, but is his interest in Jennie more than professional?
Praise
“The heroine is a mentally strong character and exhibits independence, smarts, and perseverance.” School Library Journal
“There’s enough suspense to keep the pages turning.” Booklist
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Oct 31, 2014 |
| Release Date | November 1, 2014 |
| Number in Series | 6 |
| Series Display String | The Jennie McGrady Mysteries |
| Release Date Machine | 1414800000 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Teen & Young Adult, Religion & Spirituality, Children/YA, YA, Fiction - All, Fiction - Child |
Author Bio
Patricia H. Rushford is the internationally known author of the Jennie McGrady mystery series for young adults as well as several other series and works of nonfiction. She has numerous awards to her credit, including an Edgar nomination and a Silver Angel Award for excellence in media. She is a registered nurse and lives in the Pacific Northwest.
Narrator Bio
Rachel Dulude is a costume technician at Trinity Rep. She earned a BA from Plymouth State University in acting. Rachel has performed in productions with the Wilbury Group and at Barker Playhouse in Providence and in the US premiere of Anne Boleyn at the Gamm Theatre in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. She is a member of Providence’s Improv Jones.
Overview
Jennie McGrady is quickly gaining a reputation as an amateur sleuth, and it isn't going unnoticed by the local media. But the glamour of publicity is getting old, and Jennie would love to disappear into the crowd—especially when a plea from Courtney Evans leaves her out in the cold.
Courtney is the typical wild sixteen-year-old: weird hair, strange friends, and an attitude to boot. But underneath the hype Jennie finds a compassionate, hurting friend who is running scared. When Courtney disappears, the police suggest she ran away, but Jennie's instincts tell her this mystery has the sickly smell of drugs and money surrounding it.
Gavin Winslow is determined to break into the world of journalism, and he thinks Jennie is his ticket in. A lead story on Portland's very own Nancy Drew would get him the career attention he needs, but is his interest in Jennie more than professional?
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