Books with author Jasmine Borschberg

MAYANS, CRYSTAL SKULLS AND THE JAGUAR THRONE BRILLIANTLY COME TO LIFE IN THE THIRD BOOK OF THE MYSTERY AROUND HISTORY SERIES When Miki and her friends offer to run Aunt Sonia's pizza parlor while on Christmas vacation, they elatedly find themselves right in the middle of the Mexican jungle, in time for a galactic alignment that only takes place every 25,000 years. They soon discover something eerie about this pizza parlor and its odd guests that are brimming full of weird yet interesting information. While on a late night pizza delivery, amidst the massive Mayan maze, the four friends accidentally find themselves interrupting a ceremony of sacrificial nature. All havoc breaks loose at the main pyramid as the four switch to rescue mode, someone accidentally drinks poison, and Miki becomes obsessed in discovering who the person is behind the wooden mask. www.mystery-around-history.com

When Miki and her friends offer to run Aunt Sonia’s pizza parlor while on Christmas vacation, they elatedly find themselves right in the middle of the Mexican jungle, in time for a galactic alignment that only takes place every 25,000 years. They soon discover something eerie about this pizza parlor and its odd guests that are brimming full of weird yet interesting information. Amidst a massive Mayan maze, while on a late night pizza delivery, the four friends accidentally find themselves interrupting a ceremony of a sacrificial nature. As the four switch to rescue mode, all havoc breaks loose at the main pyramid, someone accidentally drinks poison, and Miki becomes obsessed in discovering who the person is behind the wooden mask.

The Dutch Flat Hotel, Part 1 is the first book in the new series for kids called MYSTERY AROUND HISTORY. The characters and their individual quirky personalities bring this series to life, as readers embark on a journey discovering historical and educational nuggets clandestinely buried throughout the plot. It's history with training wheels!SYNOPSIS: Part 1 While snooping around the Old Dutch Flat Hotel, four friends accidentally discover that the hotel’s dumbwaiter has an interesting secret of its own. As the secret unfolds, the friends are ripped through time on an unexpected voyage, landing them right into the middle of the gold rush days. While encountering a famous stagecoach robber and outlandish saloon girls, they have the chance to form a bond with the half-forgotten Miwok Indians. Lost in the 1850’s they will need to find their way back to the present again. One thing’s for sure— the experience of what they see and learn changes their lives forever. The plot’s many twists and turns will surprise even the most astute detectives, while the extraordinary characters will be remembered long after you have finished reading the book.About The Author:When the author, Jasmine Borschberg, first laid eyes on the Dutch Flat Hotel, it was love at first sight. Their first acquaintance was quite pitiful, for the hotel was boarded up and surrounded by a chain-link fence, looking like a captured prisoner. As time went by, Jasmine’s fascination and obsession only grew stronger. One fateful day while passing by, she finally succumbed to the mysterious powers of the old hotel. An irresistible urge took over, and the next thing she knew, she found herself breaking and entering. She slipped through a window, and once inside, her imagination took over. The hotel was coming to life right before her eyes! The romance between them could no longer be denied.All the fantastic antiques and artifacts had stories to tell of days gone by. I knew, right then and there, that I needed to find a way to share these stories with all of you. I hope you enjoy the fruits of this unusual relationship.

Part 2 of The Mystery Around History Series Gives an Unbelievable Glimpse into the FutureWhen four friends reunite for a week of adventure in the historical town of Dutch Flat, the action is riveting and nonstop. The hotel’s rusty old dumbwaiter unexpectedly becomes their transportation to the year 2168, as the friends venture into uncharted territory. While trying to wrap their minds around the many mysteries and marvels of the future, an old inventor friend pops up, shedding light on the new technology. Firsthand experience not only opens their eyes to the future, but eventually brings them back down to earth to acknowledge the pressing needs of their present-day environment. At the end of the day, conclusions and revelations are made that not only cement their friendship but also change the course of their lives forever. The Dutch Flat Hotel; The Dumbwaiter Goes Up is a real page-turner. And you won’t want to miss the first book in this action-packed series, The Dutch Flat Hotel; Mystery of the Dumbwaiter.

While snooping around in the Old Dutch Flat Hotel, four friends discover that the hotel's dumbwaiter has an interesting secret of its own. As the secret unfolds, the friends are taken on a mysterious voyage through real gold rush history, days of famous stage coach robbers, saloon girls and the Miwok Indians. Lost in the 1850's they will need to find their way back home, but one thing is for sure - their lives have been changed forever. Twisting and turning the many surprises will have you remembering this story, the new secrets and promises made, as well as the strange but endearing characters, long after you have finished reading the book.

Part 2 is an unbelievable glimpse into the future. A real page turner! When four friends reunite for a week of adventure in the historical town of Dutch Flat, the action is riveting and nonstop. The hotel's rusty old dumbwaiter unexpectedly becomes the mode of transportation as they reconnoiter the year 2168. While trying to wrap their minds around the many mysteries and marvels of the future, an old inventor friend pops up shedding light on the new technology as they venture into uncharted territory. Firsthand experience not only opens their eyes to the hallucinatory future, but eventually brings them back down to earth addressing more urgent matters and needs regarding their own planet. At the end of the day, conclusions and revelations are made, that not only becomes the glue to their relationships but also changes the course of their lives forever. Jasmine Borschberg has written the series; The Mystery Around History, while residing on the island of Batam Indonesia. Her many adventures and first hand experiences help bring these amazing stories to life.