When the Plants Throw a Party — Sarah Ann Kinnear

MYSTERY ADVENTURE SERIES that encourages your child to think, imagine, and create! On the eve of her 7th birthday, Little Pearl and her mother travel to a nearby meadow and lie down side by side to watch the stars. Little Pearl falls asleep. Suddenly, she is awakened by a loud CRACK! When she opens her eyes, she sees blue skies and no storm clouds - but she realizes that her mother is GONE! Little Pearl decides to search for her lost mother by following the Old Winding River around the Big Purple Mountain. Help Little Pearl search for her lost mother, Anna! The search continues as the mystery unfolds in VOLUME 3, "When the Plants Throw a Party!" Travel with Little Pearl into the deep, dark Evergreen Forest. Meet Little Pearl's newest friends: Abraham, an old ironwood tree celebrating his 100th birthday with his brother trees, Gulmohar and Baobab; beautiful Gracie, an Egyptian cat dressed in gold jewelry; and Grinnd, a wise old owl who made his home in Abe's knothole. Celebrate with Little Pearl and her friends as they magically dance in the forest, and as Little Pearl receives a birthday gift of a mysterious old map. Try to solve the mystery, as you follow the Old Winding River and travel across the beautiful Pacific Island of Luta toward the Big Purple Mountain. Little Pearl's Reflection is a children's mystery adventure series of 7 books. At the conclusion of each book, there are 3 questions for children and adults to discuss together, plus there is a single puzzle piece. Can you solve the puzzle and the mystery? ENTER the contest to have YOUR name as the character who helps Little Pearl find her lost mother! 70% of all profit from sales is designated for helping children via children's hospitals, charities, schools, and Ronald McDonald Houses. Best of all - it's fun and exciting for all ages to read together!