“Janet Metzger’s thoughtful presentation enhances this charming story…Simple but hilarious humor, myriad accents, and Frankie’s vivid dreams add color and atmosphere…Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.” AudioFile
Description
As far as 12-year-old Frankie Jackson is concerned, mermaids are like Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny — stuff made up by grown-ups so that they can sell movies and toys. At least that’s what Frankie’s dad once told her.
But one day, while staying on a houseboat for the summer, Frankie finds herself face-to-face with a mermaid. Convinced that it is a dream, Frankie can’t shake the vision of the blue-haired sea creature. Meanwhile, the town of Sausalito is buzzing with rumors about a wealthy woman who disappeared into the Bay wearing a million-dollar necklace (shaped like a mermaid). Are the missing woman and Frankie’s dream related?
That’s what Frankie has to find out!
With help from her houseboat friends and Roxy, her host and confidant for the summer, Frankie proves her innocence. But more importantly, she learns that dreams and real life can sometimes merge … and that people are not always who they seem to be.
Praise
“Janet Metzger’s thoughtful presentation enhances this charming story…Simple but hilarious humor, myriad accents, and Frankie’s vivid dreams add color and atmosphere…Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.” AudioFile
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Release Date | June 27, 2023 |
| Number in Series | 2 |
| Series Display String | The Frankie Jackson Mysteries |
| Release Date Machine | 1687824000 |
| Imprint | Spoken Realms |
| Provider | Spoken Realms |
| Categories | Children's Books, Mystery & Suspense, Children/YA, Children 8-12, Fiction - All, Fiction - Child, Bestselling Mystery |
Author Bio
R. Stim has written for Newsday, the San Francisco Examiner, and Spin magazine, and is the winner of the John Steinbeck Award for short fiction.
Narrator Bio
Janet Metzger, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, has performed as a stage, television, voice, and film actor and as a jazz vocalist in hotels and supper clubs. For five years she was the voice of Headline News, now HLN, during which time she also promoted features and news stories for CNN and CNN International. She is a graduate of Florida State University.
Overview
As far as 12-year-old Frankie Jackson is concerned, mermaids are like Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny — stuff made up by grown-ups so that they can sell movies and toys. At least that’s what Frankie’s dad once told her.
But one day, while staying on a houseboat for the summer, Frankie finds herself face-to-face with a mermaid. Convinced that it is a dream, Frankie can’t shake the vision of the blue-haired sea creature. Meanwhile, the town of Sausalito is buzzing with rumors about a wealthy woman who disappeared into the Bay wearing a million-dollar necklace (shaped like a mermaid). Are the missing woman and Frankie’s dream related?
That’s what Frankie has to find out!
With help from her houseboat friends and Roxy, her host and confidant for the summer, Frankie proves her innocence. But more importantly, she learns that dreams and real life can sometimes merge … and that people are not always who they seem to be.
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