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"This sparkling series starter delivers a confounding mystery, authentic historical details, and a spirited journalist . . . wonderfully cinematic scenes that vividly evoke Roaring '20s Hollywood. The mystery itself is complex and satisfyingly resolved." ~Kirkus ReviewsThe Roaring Twenties. A ghastly murder. A failing family newspaper business. What more could lure Katharine Ann March into playing hooky and risk missing her own high school graduation? As a budding reporter and amateur sleuth, Kate has the audacity to, not only wear boy's clothing, but to trespass into the male habitat of the newspaper business. While her best friend, Addy, prefers they go Modern by becoming flappers, Kate set her sights on saving the family newspaper by plunging headfirst into the most sensational murder scene in Hollywood history.Famed film director, William Desmond Taylor, has been shot in the back, and Kate has the inside scoop. Her dear friend and famous film star, Mary Miles Minter, fancied herself in love with Mr. Taylor. With Mary's help, Kate is set to bring a new angle to the story. Easy peasy. But not so fast. Suspicious, late night visits to Taylor's home, drug connections, false identities, and family secrets prompt Kate to try and solve the murder herself, much to the annoyance of the Los Angeles Police Department. And then something wholly unexpected captures Kate's attention; her neighbor and childhood friend, Nicky Masino, has returned from the Great War no longer the boy she once knew. Mysterious and explosive, Nicky is haunted by his past. After joining the LAPD, Nicky warns Kate to stay away from the Taylor murder case.Why should Nicky care? And who are the two shadowy thugs following him? Could Nicky somehow be involved in the murder? Why is he so adamant Kate stop investigating?Undaunted by the warnings, Kate and Addy charge unceremoniously into dangerous schemes involving salacious gambling dens, the notorious Cocoanut Grove, and speakeasies; not to mention the dark and seedy underbelly of Paramount Studios. A spectacularly wild time is had by all until Kate lands on the wrong end of a murder charge."Adams, whose previous books include a YA supernatural series, capably turns her hand to historical fiction here." Kirkus Reviews

*Nominated for LibraryReads List**Nominated for Indie Next List*"Adams' pirate-centric story teems with entertaining bits of magic...A well-crafted, supernatural pirate tale with a capable, young hero." ~KIRKUS REVIEWS"This novel is packed with creativity. Lori Adams has outdone herself in describing the magical ship and all of its components. . . I really enjoyed the story of Avalina Jones and her pirate adventure...any Hogwarts fans might find themselves equally enthralled by Avalina and her time aboard the Aquatiery."~SAN FRANCISCO BOOK REVIEW"This was a fun fantasy read! I loved the way it felt like a fresh take on the tropes of a kid going to magic school and having to defeat a big evil with high stakes. The world building was really wonderful and I especially enjoyed the culture that is developed, it felt layered and rich. The creativity there was excellent..."~ JUDGE, 30th ANNUAL WRITER'S DIGEST Self-Published BOOK AWARDS." "I feel this story has the potential to become what HP was for the generation back then . . . Can't wait to read the next one!" ~NETGALLEY REVIEWER, AMY W."The book has mystery and excitement ...I had a hard time putting it down I liked it so much...I have never heard about anything like this. The idea of a pirate school ship is a brilliant one." ~NETGALLEY REVIEWER, KIERAH K.When Avalina Jones learns she is the Last Heir of the infamous pirate Davy Jones, she is whisked away to begin life aboard an enchanted schoolship for Pirate Heirs where danger and excitement awaits. Contemporary kids who happen to be Heirs of the most nefarious pirates in history. Superstitions, mysteries, curses, secrets, strange ocean creatures, and undead pirates will thrill middle-grade readers in this rollicking, globe-trotting adventure. Raised as a Landlubber, Avalina quickly realizes bizarre and danger are normal aboard Pirate Heir schoolships-food fights back, school supplies giggle or explode in your face. And not everyone can be trusted. When she is accused of a terrible crime, Avalina races to solve the mystery and makes a dangerous discovery that threatens everyone aboard. With help from her deckmates, Avalina draws closer to the truth, unaware that a deeper, darker fate awaits.Worlds collide for readers who will love the fast-paced thrills and interplay of fantasy and reality. Author Lori Adams expertly delivers a timeless story, blending elements of sea lore, magic, and adventure. Avalina Jones is a romping tale for middle graders searching for the next enduring fantasy classic.