Juneberry Blue

Part gentle mystery, part ghostly fairy tale, this contemporary novel celebrates small towns, cozy storytelling, and one very determined ghost cat.

Eleven-year-old Andie Jennings, of Morning Glory, Virginia (population: 8), is set to inherit her family's magic on Midsummer's Eve. And Andie plans to use it to bring her dad home for good from his long-haul trucking job. Except her gift doesn’t come.

But when a see-through cat starts following her, Andie realizes she didn't fail to get her magic at all. Her gift just isn’t what anyone expected. Turns out, her new ability to communicate with ghosts may help her solve a mystery in Morning Glory and finally bring about some much-needed change--for the town and for her family.

Inspired by the tradition of tales passed down through generations, Juneberry Blue celebrates the importance of listening to stories--and the people who tell them.
Candice Ransom is the author of more than 170 books for children and young adults. She has an MFA in writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts and an MA in children's literature from Hollins University. She currently teaches at Hollins University in their graduate program in children's literature. She lives in Fredericksburg, Virginia, with her husband and two bossy cats. Visit her at 
candiceransom.com.
"Dreamy descriptions, comforting nostalgia, and close relationships coalesce into a sweet, summery story perfect for any reader seeking a touch of mystery and magic."—Booklist

"[A] gently magical tale that centers nature, ecology, and connection."—Publishers Weekly

"Fairy-tale aficionados will delight in the parallels and references to well-known stories peppered throughout. . . Filled with mystery, magic, and small-town mythos."—Kirkus Reviews

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Part gentle mystery, part ghostly fairy tale, this contemporary novel celebrates small towns, cozy storytelling, and one very determined ghost cat.

Eleven-year-old Andie Jennings, of Morning Glory, Virginia (population: 8), is set to inherit her family's magic on Midsummer's Eve. And Andie plans to use it to bring her dad home for good from his long-haul trucking job. Except her gift doesn’t come.

But when a see-through cat starts following her, Andie realizes she didn't fail to get her magic at all. Her gift just isn’t what anyone expected. Turns out, her new ability to communicate with ghosts may help her solve a mystery in Morning Glory and finally bring about some much-needed change--for the town and for her family.

Inspired by the tradition of tales passed down through generations, Juneberry Blue celebrates the importance of listening to stories--and the people who tell them.

Author

Candice Ransom is the author of more than 170 books for children and young adults. She has an MFA in writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts and an MA in children's literature from Hollins University. She currently teaches at Hollins University in their graduate program in children's literature. She lives in Fredericksburg, Virginia, with her husband and two bossy cats. Visit her at 
candiceransom.com.

Praise

"Dreamy descriptions, comforting nostalgia, and close relationships coalesce into a sweet, summery story perfect for any reader seeking a touch of mystery and magic."—Booklist

"[A] gently magical tale that centers nature, ecology, and connection."—Publishers Weekly

"Fairy-tale aficionados will delight in the parallels and references to well-known stories peppered throughout. . . Filled with mystery, magic, and small-town mythos."—Kirkus Reviews

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