Sheila Turnage grew up on a farm in eastern North Carolina. A graduate of East Carolina University, she authored two nonfiction books and one picture book before she started writing about Mo LoBeau and Dale. Three Times Lucky is a Newbery Honor book, a New York Times bestseller, an Edgar Award Finalist, an E. B. White Read-Aloud Honor book, and was included on seven Best Book of the Year lists. The Ghosts of Tupelo Landing, the follow-up to Three Times Lucky, has so far garnered five starred reviews. Today Sheila lives on a farm with her husband, a smart dog, a dozen chickens, and a flock of guineas.
"The heroine of Sheila Turnage's Three Times Lucky is so plucky
that young readers may wish she lived next door."—Wall Street
Journal, Best Chapter Books of 2012
"An irresistible Southern narrator—a literary descendant of Scout
Finch of 'To Kill a Mockingbird.'"—Newsday, Top 12 Children's books
of 2012
"What do you get when you combine Because of Winn-Dixie's heart
with the mystery and action of Holes?...a wickedly awesome tale of
an 11-year-old girl with more spirit and gumption than folks twice
her age. Mo LoBeau is destined to become a standout character in
children's fiction."—Kirkus, starred review
"Here is a writer who has never met a metaphor or simile she
couldn't put to good use...But it's Mo's wry humor that makes this
first novel completely memorable."—Publishers Weekly, starred
review
"Turnage's lively novel features a distinctive voice and a
community of idiosyncratic characters."— Booklist, starred
review
"Quick-thinking and precocious Mo LoBeau is hilarious in this
modern-day mystery...this book will leave readers hoping for more
books about Mo and her gang."—School Library Journal
"A dandy mystery...Humor sweetens the mix, making Tupelo Landing a
pleasant place to stay for a spell."—Horn Book
"Mo's deadpan colloquial narration is robust and often
humorous...Mystery lovers and fans of titles like Di Camillo's
Because of Winn-Dixie (BCCB 6/00) or Klise's Grounded (BCCB 1/11)
will definitely want to set a spell with Mo."—Bulletin of the
Center for Children's Books
"A vivid, multilayered story which will appeal to both skilled and
reluctant readers of either gender. Elements of mystery, romance,
secret identities, and long-unspoken small-town secrets blend into
a literary stew that becomes compulsively readable as so many tales
alternately unravel and combine."—VOYA
Newbery Honor winner
New York Times bestseller
Gr 4-7-Quick-thinking and precocious Mo LoBeau is hilarious in this modern-day mystery set in a small North Carolina town. The 11-year-old discovers the true meaning of family as she searches for her "upstream mother." As a baby, Mo was found washed ashore during a hurricane and has led a quiet life with the Colonel, a cafe owner with a hidden past, and Miss Lana, the fun and colorful cafe hostess. Then one day, this idyllic town is turned upside down by a murder investigation. The twists and turns in the plot will keep readers on their toes, and the humorous interactions between Mo and her quirky neighbors will keep them coming back for more. While the story is amusing and mysterious, the author also skillfully touches on tough issues such as alcoholism, spousal and child abuse, and underage drinking. The mood of the book stays light and keeps youngsters rooting for Mo in all of her adventurous endeavors, yet elicits empathy for the secondary characters as they endure and conquer challenging circumstances. While the overall theme is predictable, the solution to the mystery is not, and this book will leave readers hoping for more books about Mo and her gang.-Amy Shepherd, St. Anne's Episcopal School, Middleton, DE (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
"The heroine of Sheila Turnage's Three Times Lucky is so plucky
that young readers may wish she lived next door."-Wall Street
Journal, Best Chapter Books of 2012
"An irresistible Southern narrator-a literary descendant of Scout
Finch of 'To Kill a Mockingbird.'"-Newsday, Top 12
Children's books of 2012
"What do you get when you combine Because of Winn-Dixie's
heart with the mystery and action of Holes?...a wickedly
awesome tale of an 11-year-old girl with more spirit and gumption
than folks twice her age. Mo LoBeau is destined to become a
standout character in children's fiction."-Kirkus, starred
review
"Here is a writer who has never met a metaphor or simile she
couldn't put to good use...But it's Mo's wry humor that makes this
first novel completely memorable."-Publishers Weekly,
starred review
"Turnage's lively novel features a distinctive voice and a
community of idiosyncratic characters."- Booklist, starred
review
"Quick-thinking and precocious Mo LoBeau is hilarious in this
modern-day mystery...this book will leave readers hoping for more
books about Mo and her gang."-School Library Journal
"A dandy mystery...Humor sweetens the mix, making Tupelo Landing a
pleasant place to stay for a spell."-Horn Book
"Mo's deadpan colloquial narration is robust and often
humorous...Mystery lovers and fans of titles like Di Camillo's
Because of Winn-Dixie (BCCB 6/00) or Klise's Grounded (BCCB 1/11)
will definitely want to set a spell with Mo."-Bulletin of the
Center for Children's Books
"A vivid, multilayered story which will appeal to both skilled and
reluctant readers of either gender. Elements of mystery, romance,
secret identities, and long-unspoken small-town secrets blend into
a literary stew that becomes compulsively readable as so many tales
alternately unravel and combine."-VOYA
Newbery Honor winner
New York Times bestseller
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