Introducing Kacy Cannon and The Secret of Starlight Landing
The Secret of Starlight Landing introduces Kacy Cannon, a strong, confident and independent main character that is both relatable and inspiring.
The first book in the Starlight Landing Series is an adventure that aims keep young readers guessing at every turn. A modern-day tale, with a touch of fantasy thrown in, it gives girls a glimpse at what can happen when you believe in the impossible. Kacy Cannon is a smart, resourceful, fiercely loyal girl who learns to trust her instincts and find her inner strength to save a young life, and the future of her entire town. Along the way, she will make new friends, and new enemies, and will even reconnect with her recently deceased grandmother!
The Starlight Landing series is aimed at 10-14-year-old girls. It provides a positive role model that girls can connect with, and parents can embrace as well.
The Secret of Starlight Landing is available for retail sale at www.barnesandnoble.com and www.amazon.com, as well as a variety of independent online retailers. It is also available for download at www.lulu.com.
Author Kristen Marée Cleary is a writer and English teacher, based in the New York Metropolitan Area. A former Foreign Service Officer, Kristen has drawn on those experiences in the creation of the Starlight Landing Series. She is available for readings and presentations at schools, libraries, bookstores and other venues. Please contact her at the email address or phone number provided.
Synopsis
Kacy Cannon, the 14-year-old daughter of top US Diplomats, has just had her world turned upside down. In The Secret of Starlight Landing, the exciting first novel in the new Starlight Landing Series for teens and preteens, Kacy discovers a destiny she could never have imagined, and a strength she never knew she had.
Posted: November 24th, 2009
Author: Lee
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