Books with author Linda Lowery

A spirited young girl must travel far from home to finally find herself.Mexico is a long way from Kalamazoo―and not just in terms of miles. Almost-thirteen-year-old Hayley Flynn is spending six months with her eccentric grandmother in the rural mountain town of San Miguel while her recently separated parents work things out. For Haley, Life in Mexico is surprisingly exciting―exotic birds, beautiful butterflies, holidays, colorful fiestas, and new friends like Lili. But there are also difficult lessons to be learned. Poverty and unemployment send Lili’s father and other men from the village to work in Michigan, sending money back home to their anxious families. Meanwhile, Hayley is on the lookout for la fantasma (the ghost) that is said to haunt her grandma’s house. Linda Lowery creates an affectionate portrait of a small town in Mexico and its people in this warm, humorous story of self-discovery. With a captivating plot and relatable protagonist, readers will be engaged on every page.

Hannah's next mission lands her in the ancient city of Athens, where Icarus crashed when his wax wings melted. Hannah hopes that doesn't happen to her angels, because she really needs them! Her new friend Alexis is a gymnast who's trying out for the Olympics--but someone is trying to scare them both. It's Hannah's job to keep Alexis safe--and balanced--before the games turn dangerous. . . .

Hannah and her Grandma Zoe are en voyage--and in big trouble! Practically the moment their plane lands in France, Hannah finds herself accused of smuggling and Grandma Zoe disappears. To find her grandmother--and prove her own innocence--Hannah must track down a priceless piece of stolen artwork, using one measly clue and her equally meager sixth-grade French!

The minute Hannah arrives in Trinidad, courtesy of the angels, she is nearly run over by Frankie, a young boy in a wheelchair. It's Carnival time, but Frankie is not in a celebrating mood. His aunt, a doctor from New York City, has shown up for a visit, and she's determined to take Frankie back with her. Frankie doesn't want to leave his island home, so Hannah helps him dodge his well-meaning aunt amid the Carnival commotion. But when a mysterious man with a cane starts following them too, hide-and-seek is no longer a game!