Long Island Sisters in Crime

10/04/2024

FIND MY BOOKS at The Next Chapter bookstore in Huntington, N.Y.https://www.facebook.com/thenextchapterli/

10/04/2024

Linda Sez, An Author’s OpEd
Your child’s success is based on their ability to read. Giving them fun and interesting books to start gives them confidence to read more difficult material that will help them in their chosen life path. So many jobs depend on reading for technology. Even my frig needed to be programmed to my phone. My lawn service guy must read the safety regs for using lawn chemicals. One way to start Is Mommy/Daddy and Me time where you can read their first chapter books together.

08/11/2024

La Madonna Fantasma is going to the Guadalajara International Book Fair.

Feria Internacional del Libro de Guadalajara

08/11/2024

La Madonna Fantasma is going to the Guadalajara Book Fair https://www.fil.com.mx/ingles/

08/06/2024

Don't forget to check out The Authors Show for my interviews.
https://wnbnetworkwest.com/featured-author/Linda%20Maria%20Frank

07/19/2024

Enjoy The Next Chapter bookstore in Huntington, L.I. where you can find my books. Read all about it. https://lindamariafrank.com/visit-this-very-excellent-indy-bookstore/

07/08/2024

Enjoy Linda and JoAnn's Indy Bookstore Adventure.

Summer is here and exploring Long Island’s treasures has an added attraction, the opening of new Indy bookstores to add to the list of those we already know

06/13/2024

TAKE 15 TO RELAX

Short Stories by Linda Maria Frank By Book Marketing Global Network | June 12, 2024 - 7:46 am |June 12, 2024 # # Marketing Global Network, # /PDFs OUR READERS TO DATE: 51 Author and Educator Linda Maria Frank Shares Short Stories! Click On The Links To Open Each Title. Anybody Home By Li...

06/10/2024

Great review for Sibby's Secret.
‘A fast paced, thrill-a-page mystery with fun to root for characters. Highly recommended!’ The Wishing Shelf
REVIEW
A big call out to all fans of Enid Blyton's Island of Adventure! If that's your sort of book then I suspect you'll enjoy Sibby’s Secret, the second story in this set of fast-paced, fun-filled, mystery novels. The author, Linda Maria Frank, is a talented writer who seems to know her readership (9 – 13 year olds) well, offering them relatable, fun to root for, children characters and a clever plot filled with suspense.
So, what’s it about? Well, in a nutshell, it’s the story of two children, Lilly (code name Sprocket) and Frank (code name Wing Nut) who simply LOVE investigating a good mystery. In this case, it’s a mystery involving a missing fisherman (Sibby from the book’s title), kidnapping and the rightful ownership of a cave on an island. What follows is a suspense-filled adventure with plenty of twists to keep even the most reluctant middle grader engrossed.
There were a number of elements I particularly enjoyed in this book. Firstly, there’s A LOT of dialogue; but that works well as kids love ‘chatty’ characters
over long descriptive prose any day of the week. In fact, it’s this element which will probably keep reluctant readers turning the page. Secondly, I loved the ‘classic’ feel to it. But, then, I’m a big Enid Blyton fan; basically The Famous Five got me through a lot of boring summers! And, thirdly, the vocabulary (for this readership age) is spot on – and, so, for that matter, is the simplicity of the sentence structure. Simply put, the story flows well and 99% of young chapter book readers will understand what’s happening a 100% of the time.
So, if you happen to be on the hunt for a ‘safe’, classic-feeling mystery/adventure for, say, a 10 year old, I’d check this book out. It’s very much a standalone novel, but why not check out the first book first? The Buccaneers of St. Frederick Island. If it’s as good as Sibby’s Secret, it’s bound to be a wonderful read.
‘Wishing Shelf’ Book Review
www.thewsa.co.ukGreat review for Sibby's Secret.

06/02/2024

Is this house alive! Who are those strangers? Read "Anybody Home" to find out. https://lnkd.in/eTnpR4gF