Saturday, August 18, 2012

When I was a middle school teacher …





… my students would have loved this book.

Do you want to get your children, grandchildren, or neighborhood youngsters hooked on reading good books this school year? Then you’ll want to grab this great middle-grade mystery, Pineapples in Peril, by Cheryl Linn Martin

Imagine having the whole summer off in Hawaii to hang out with your friends?
For 13-year-old Leilani Akamai and her friends, Maile and Sam, the surf is up! Until Leilani does a face-plant running from her pesky brother and breaks her arm in the process.

Since there’s no more surfing for Leilani, it’s a good thing she’s a detective at heart. Someone is smashing pineapples on a farm near her home. Leilani, Maile, and Sam used to play detective when they were younger, but now this very real problem has them up to their board shorts in mystery and danger. Will they figure out who’s bashing the fruit? And will they survive?

Best friends, rivalries, teen angst, and pesky younger brothers all work together to make Pineapples in Peril a great middle-grade read. Author Cheryl Linn Martin captures the sights, smells, and heart of the islands in this fast-moving, slice-of-life story. Maybe that’s because she took in every aspect of island life during her years as a student at the University of Hawaii.

Cheryl Linn Martin
Pineapples in Peril is the first book in the Hawaiian Island Detective Club series, and already I’m eager to read the next installment. Book Two, Menehunes Missing is tentatively set to release Feb. 5, 2013, and Book  Three, Ukuleles Undercover, should arrive summer or early fall 2013.

You can preorder your copy of Pineapples in Peril on Amazon by clicking on this link.

And get to know author Cheryl Linn Martin by visiting her website at  www.cheryllinnmartin.com
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22 comments:

  1. Cheryl Linn MartinAugust 18, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Thanks, Davalynn, for an amazing review of Pineapples in Peril!
    Aloha! --Cheryl

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  2. Mary L. HamiltonAugust 18, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Great review! Love the line "up to their board shorts." I'll keep this in mind for any middle graders I know.
    Thanks, Davalynn and Cheryl!
    Mary

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  3. Cheryl Linn MartinAugust 18, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    Thanks, Mary, for visiting and commenting! I agree--"up to their board shorts" is a great line!

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  4. maxAugust 18, 2012 at 10:15 AM

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  5. maxAugust 18, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    Nice review, sounds like a fun book for kids.

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    1. Cheryl Linn MartinAugust 18, 2012 at 4:10 PM

      Thanks, Max! I'm thrilled with the review and anxious to hear from readers in the very near future. Aloha! --Cheryl

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  6. Donn TaylorAugust 18, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    Very fine review. Great book for the middle ones.

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    1. Cheryl Linn MartinAugust 18, 2012 at 4:11 PM

      Thanks, Donn! I had a great time writing them. Aloha! --Cheryl

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  7. Davalyn SpencerAugust 18, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    Thanks, Mary, Max, and Donn. It is a great book. I could feel the off-shore breeze just reading it!

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  8. Marji LaineAugust 18, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    With two mystery-loving eighth-graders, I can't wait to check out this new book! Great post!

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    1. Cheryl Linn MartinAugust 18, 2012 at 10:42 PM

      Thanks, Marji! I appreciate the support. And I'm glad Davalyn mentioned the pronunciation page. It should help with the names and some other Hawaiian things mentioned in the book.

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  9. Davalyn SpencerAugust 18, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    Marji - I think they'll enjoy it. Especially all the food and fun Hawaiian names - which, by the way, are listed at the front of the book with a pronunciation guide for us Mainlanders!

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  10. Linda GlazAugust 18, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    I'm so anxious to get this for my granddaughter. She's just the right age. Best wishes, Cheryl. (BTW, great book)

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    1. Cheryl Linn MartinAugust 18, 2012 at 10:44 PM

      Linda, who's my biggest supporter???? DUH--YOU!!! Thanks for being such a cheerleader for me and for my books. : )

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  11. Raquel ByrnesAugust 18, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    Sounds like a great book for my son. Thanks!

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    1. Cheryl Linn MartinAugust 18, 2012 at 10:47 PM

      Yes, Raquel, the books are great for boys as well as girls! Kimo, the 10-year-old younger brother and Kainoa, the 16-year-old surfing buddy, as well as the male member of the HIDC, Sam, gives opportunity for fun interactions boys will love. Thanks for your support! Aloha!

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  12. Karla AkinsAugust 20, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Can't wait to hold this book in my hands!It's soooo good!

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    1. Cheryl Linn MartinAugust 20, 2012 at 12:08 PM

      You are too sweet, Karla! Thanks for you comment and support. Aloha!

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  13. Davalyn SpencerAugust 20, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    You'll love it, Karla. Maybe kick back with a slice of fresh pineapple while you're reading!

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  14. Sadie and SophieSeptember 5, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    We enjoyed PIP and enjoyed this review, too. LOVED the "up to their board shorts" line! Keep up the great work, girls!

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    1. Cheryl Linn MartinSeptember 9, 2012 at 10:14 PM

      Thanks, Sadie and Sophie! You two are wonderful supporters! Blessings and much Aloha! --Cheryl

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  15. Davalyn SpencerSeptember 5, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    Thanks, Sadie & Sophie. Glad to have you catch a wave here!

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