Bubba and Squirt's The Legend of the Lost Pearls by Sherry Ellis

Today, I have something special. Not only does this read come from a talented author I know, but it's the last in a several book series....and I've actually read every single one! I think that's a first and says a lot about this adventure.

Since it's the last installment, I have high expectations and can't wait to see where these pages lead. 

BUBBA AND SQUIRT'S

THE LEGEND OF THE LOST PEARLS

by Sherry Ellis

Dancing Lemur Press, LLC

Middle Grade Fantasy

83 pages

ages 8 to 12

COMING...

OCTOBER 1st!!!

Journey to the past!

Bubba and Squirt embark on their most dangerous quest yet. Whisked away through the vortex to Japan, they must find two fabled pearls that hold the key to saving their father.

To top it off, they must go back and change the events of the past. As they race against time, the fate of their father, and their own lives, hang in the balance.

Will they outwit the cunning creatures that stand in their way or face their own demise trying to save their father?

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Every moment packs adventure and tension as Bubba and Squirt race against the clock in an attempt to finally save their father.

Finally, Bubba and Squirt are getting close to finding their father, and he's in more danger than they could have imagined. While the odds aren't in their favor, they now have their grandfather and their talents on their side...which is good because this last task is a doozy. They need to find two pearls, which they thought only existed in fables. Add the powerful creatures which they meet along the way, and it borders on impossible. But the clock is ticking and if they don't find a way to make it through, not only will their father be lost, but they will lose their lives, too.

This is the final book in the series (or so I believe), and it packs a punch. It takes off from where the last adventure ended and flings Bubba and Squirt head-first into tension pure. The characters have matured quite a bit during the series, and it's nice to see how they embrace their powers and face the challenges with more experience and determination. There's a lovely sense of family as their grandfather has their back and all work together to find the father. Of course, they still have rough patches along the way, but the relationships are golden and inspiring. It makes them fun to root for and fever with until the end.

The magical aspect has also expanded and evolved into a well-rounded side-dish of fantasy. It melds well with the historical and, even more so, mythical direction. There's still information slid into the adventure to make sure readers expand their knowledge along the way, which gives this entire series its nice touch. But this time, action takes control and imagination soars. It makes for a grabbing and easy read with tons of heart.

To make the read even more valuable, there's information surrounding tsunamis, pearl divers, a glossary for the Japanese words, a recipe, and a map of Japan. So, there's quite a bit of goodness in these pages.

The larger font and shorter length make this even ideal for more reluctant readers or those, who simply want to dive into a quicker adventure. It rounds off the series nicely and leaves me wanting to start the entire adventure with Bubba and Squirt again.

And here she is...

Award-winning author, Sherry Ellis, is a professional musician who plays and teaches violin, viola, and piano. When she's not writing or engaged in musical activities, she can be found taking care of household chores, hiking, or exploring the world.  She lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

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