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Rare Review: Koolura and the Mystery at Camp Saddleback by Michael L. Thal

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I recently had the pleasure of reading an enjoyable middle grade adventure book by Michael L. Thal. It is the second book in a series, but it wasn't necessary to have read the first book to understand what was happening. That said, if you enjoy series, then Koolura is a fun character that you should probably start at the beginning with and pick up her first story, The Legend of Koolura . Here are some of my thoughts on the second book: Koolura and the Mystery at Camp Saddleback by Michael L. Thal Fun, well-paced adventure story that will keep young readers engaged. Koolura is a strong main character who knows her mind. She’s kind and inclusive. And the best part is that she has powers. The powers made her adventures that much more fun. Some of the scenes ended abruptly, and I found myself having to read a second time to make sure I hadn’t missed a transition, but well-paced action and tension were fine diversions that kept me moving forward in the story. I espec...

Three Times A Charm with Michael Thal

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Today on Three Times A Charm we welcome author, Michael Thal. I love introducing my readers to the people who work in children’s publishing. So nice to have you join us, Michael. Can you tell us a little about yourself, please? I’m the author of four published novels— Goodbye Tchaikovsky , The Abduction of Joshua Bloom , and The Koolura Series— The Legend of Koolura and Koolura and the Mystery at Camp Saddleback . Since 2009 I have been a columnist for the Los Angeles Examiner writing articles about parenting and education. Moving from the frigid Northeast to comfy Southern California in 1973, I taught elementary and middle school for 28 years until a freak virus left me deafened at the age of 50. I reinvented myself as a writer composing over 80 published articles in print magazines as well as novels for middle grade and high school aged students. You can learn more about me on my website at www.michaelthal.com . My books can be purchased on Amazon.com and Barnes ...