THE BOOKSHELF
Thrilling and challenging books for tweens who crave adventure.
Elinor is the author of two middle grade novels published by Walden Pond Press/HarperCollins. Her first adventure novel for kids ages 8-12, The Mechanical Mind of John Coggin, received a Kirkus star. Her second novel for kids ages 10-13, The Treasure of Mad Doc Magee, a Junior Library Guild pick, was inspired by the Central Otago Gold Rush. In recent years, she has taken a hiatus from books to work on films & TV, including features for children & families.
The Mechanical Mind of John Coggin
☆ “A sly, side-splitting hoot from start to finish.” Kirkus Starred Review.
At the age of 11, John Coggin is a thwarted inventor and expert coffin maker. When his horrible Great Aunt Beauregard decides that his sister Page should work for Coggin Family Coffins, John takes matters into his own hands. Accompanied by an accident-prone acrobat named Boz, the two siblings embark on a series of explosive adventures.
Suitable for ages 8-12.
The Treasure of Mad Doc Magee
“Peppered with colorful phrases and puzzles, this wild adventure will captivate readers from its humorous opening scene until its breathless climax involving a mountainside holdup and a surprising savior.” School Library Journal
When a mysterious skeleton map is discovered in a Gold Rush town, it’s up to a pair of sharp-witted girls to decipher the clues and uncover their fortunes. An excellent choice for kids who love Sherlock Holmes and word puzzles.
Suitable for ages 10-13.