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Hawk McCoy: The Penthiads
Why are lights showing up in a meadow on the Georgia Coast? Government investigators travel to Georgia to investigate the mysterious lights seen in their satellite photos. Izlet Bay is a small Georgia fishing community not known for terrorist activity. The Blessing of the Shrimp Fleet is their most attended festival and it is held in April not June. Izlet Bay has never been in the news before.
Hawk McCoy, a ten year old local amateur detective, investigates. Equipped with his Super Sleuth 100 and Fingerprint Guide for All Occasions, he is on the job of detecting the truth. He is learning how to collect fingerprints. But the summer looms before him and he wants to solve a mystery. Where in Izlet Bay will he find a mystery? He settles into his job at the Carousal Inn where he vacuums and cleans the glass doors. He practices analyzing fingerprints until the mystery finds him.
1. He sees a mysterious flying figure that he thinks is a woman in the sky when he walks his dogs for the Durrett Street Indispensibles Handiservice.
2. Men from a government agency come to town and stay at the Carousel Inn where he can observe them.
3. He meets the Pentas sisters and he can’t remember meeting them before.
Hawk McCoy, a ten year old local amateur detective, investigates. Equipped with his Super Sleuth 100 and Fingerprint Guide for All Occasions, he is on the job of detecting the truth. He is learning how to collect fingerprints. But the summer looms before him and he wants to solve a mystery. Where in Izlet Bay will he find a mystery? He settles into his job at the Carousal Inn where he vacuums and cleans the glass doors. He practices analyzing fingerprints until the mystery finds him.
1. He sees a mysterious flying figure that he thinks is a woman in the sky when he walks his dogs for the Durrett Street Indispensibles Handiservice.
2. Men from a government agency come to town and stay at the Carousel Inn where he can observe them.
3. He meets the Pentas sisters and he can’t remember meeting them before.
198 pages, Paperback
Published June 20, 2017
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About the author
Mary T. Kincaid
11 books31 followersMary T Kincaid grew up working off the library fines from the overdue library books shuffled under her bed during her reading escapes. She wants to share the rich inner life that these characters gave her childhood. Reading fantasy and other fiction introduces the idea that imagination can solve problems. The environment we live in is facing many problems and she believes that young people using their imagination can find solutions for them. She presents the Penthiads, muses to mankind, as everyone searches for solutions to the difficulties, we all face.
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I can be contacted:
marykincaid2001@yahoo.com
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May 14, 2019
The ten-year-old local amateur detective, Hawk McCoy along with his friends Sandy Sue and Tom Buford run a group called the Indispensables in the town of Izlet Bay, Georgia for a bit of cash during the summer holidays. The group provides various odd services in the neighbourhood: dog-walking, lawn mowing, poo petrol, and cleaning. The Penthiads, a group of mythological beings, are back in town disguised as the Penthas sisters and undertake some significant jobs within the community. When strange lights are photographed from satellites over a Georgian field that lies a mile from the Penthas house, it captures the attention of high-ranking officials in the capital. A group of government bureaucrats from Washington arrive in town to investigate the matter. Equipped with his Super Sleuth 100 and Fingerprint Guide for All Occasions, Hawk has a perfect opportunity to unlock the mystery of the mysterious lights and sharpen his detective skills.
Laced with humour, the fun detective story moves at a steady pace as Kincaid interjects a mild dose of fantasy element with mystery. The narrative is smooth and the tone of the book is light. The southern town with its balmy summer days makes for a cozy setting.
Hawk is a well-drawn protagonist—he emerges as the most interesting character as well: he is clever, resourceful, and a go-getter. Though other members of the fifth-graders’ group do not get much space in the story, the author creates a delightful backstory for the trio’s Indispensables club that offer odd jobs to various people in the neighbourhood. Charming in an old-sort way, the novel presents a convincing portrait of typical childhood exploits in a southern town. The Indispensables’ endeavours delight and bring a fun element to the story that pulls the reader in—the goat, Ester’s escapades keep the mood jovial and the little terrier, Mutt’s puppy antics are a laugh riot.
Through the exploration of the Penthas sisters’ significant jobs, Kincaid offers a thoughtful perspective on environmental concerns and issues. While the resolution falls into place too easily, the search for the answers allows Hawk practise his detective skills expertly, and at the same time, it helps the plot reach a satisfying conclusion. Readers will enjoy getting to know the Indispensables and wait eagerly for their next fun-filled exploit.
Laced with humour, the fun detective story moves at a steady pace as Kincaid interjects a mild dose of fantasy element with mystery. The narrative is smooth and the tone of the book is light. The southern town with its balmy summer days makes for a cozy setting.
Hawk is a well-drawn protagonist—he emerges as the most interesting character as well: he is clever, resourceful, and a go-getter. Though other members of the fifth-graders’ group do not get much space in the story, the author creates a delightful backstory for the trio’s Indispensables club that offer odd jobs to various people in the neighbourhood. Charming in an old-sort way, the novel presents a convincing portrait of typical childhood exploits in a southern town. The Indispensables’ endeavours delight and bring a fun element to the story that pulls the reader in—the goat, Ester’s escapades keep the mood jovial and the little terrier, Mutt’s puppy antics are a laugh riot.
Through the exploration of the Penthas sisters’ significant jobs, Kincaid offers a thoughtful perspective on environmental concerns and issues. While the resolution falls into place too easily, the search for the answers allows Hawk practise his detective skills expertly, and at the same time, it helps the plot reach a satisfying conclusion. Readers will enjoy getting to know the Indispensables and wait eagerly for their next fun-filled exploit.
June 22, 2018
Hawk McCoy: The Penthiads, by Mary T. Kincaid, is a fun detective story set in the balmy heat of summer in Izlet Bay, Georgia. While the author intends her audience to be middle-grade readers, this is a story that recalls detective novels of old - and will also appeal to adults who enjoy mystery, sleuthing and a bit of mythology as well.
Hawk is a fifth-grader who is spending his summer, along with friends Sandy and Tom - doing odd jobs and looking for hometown mysteries to solve. The kids form a group called the Indispensables, and provide services from dog-walking to cleaning to serving meals to locals for a bit of pocket change. This harkens back to a childhood summer from years ago, and as I read I imagined this might have been how my grandfather spent his summer days in a southern town.
It doesn't take long for Hawk to start finding clues that will eventually help solve the intriguing mystery of the Penthiads, a group of mythological beings who come to Izlet Bay disguised as the intelligent Penthas sisters with important jobs within the community. When strange lights are photographed from satellites over a Georgian field that lies a mile from the Penthas house, government investigators from Washington show up - and Hawk finds himself in the midst of what may be the most exciting mystery in the history of Izlet Bay.
A page-turning mystery that had me itching to go find some other old detective novels, Hawk Mcoy: The Penthiads is a story that will appeal to readers young and old. It's fast-paced, has likeable and interesting characters - and is refreshing for both its intellect and educational aspects (science & engineering in particular). And readers may be in luck, as the ending hints at more Hawk adventures to come.
Hawk is a fifth-grader who is spending his summer, along with friends Sandy and Tom - doing odd jobs and looking for hometown mysteries to solve. The kids form a group called the Indispensables, and provide services from dog-walking to cleaning to serving meals to locals for a bit of pocket change. This harkens back to a childhood summer from years ago, and as I read I imagined this might have been how my grandfather spent his summer days in a southern town.
It doesn't take long for Hawk to start finding clues that will eventually help solve the intriguing mystery of the Penthiads, a group of mythological beings who come to Izlet Bay disguised as the intelligent Penthas sisters with important jobs within the community. When strange lights are photographed from satellites over a Georgian field that lies a mile from the Penthas house, government investigators from Washington show up - and Hawk finds himself in the midst of what may be the most exciting mystery in the history of Izlet Bay.
A page-turning mystery that had me itching to go find some other old detective novels, Hawk Mcoy: The Penthiads is a story that will appeal to readers young and old. It's fast-paced, has likeable and interesting characters - and is refreshing for both its intellect and educational aspects (science & engineering in particular). And readers may be in luck, as the ending hints at more Hawk adventures to come.
September 27, 2020
💫A book cover is equally important to the content mentioned inside it. I generally enjoy reading all sorts of books but few books attract me no matter what is the subject of the book. ‘Hawk McCoy- The Penthiads’ is one of its kind which lured me to read it as I found it a very light book with just 105 pages. I finished it in 2 hours.
💫This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, names and incidents, organizations, and dialogue are the products of the author's imagination and I totally loved this quote. After finishing the book I went back to the initial pages to check whether it was actually her imagination or was she telling a true story. How beautifully she has mentioned each place, time and date in each chapter from which it seemed she actually encountered it during that time and then made a diary entry of it. I can call it as a diary and not a book. It’s a marvellous work of the author and I have never read something like this before.
💫It’s a diary about Hawkins, ‘Hawk’ as he likes to be called whose I’m going to learn how to collect and read fingerprints this summer. This is quite an interesting hobby to pursue. Apart from having unusual hobby, Hawk along with Sandy Sue South and Tom Buford used to help neighbors with their odd jobs like dog walking service and and the poo-patrol, they named it as ‘The Durrett Street Indispensables Handiservice’. Will Hawk get a case to resolve by benefiting from his 200 fingerprint collection? Find out more by reading this very interesting story.
💫Mary T Kincaid has written some more children stories like Mortimer, Little words of magic and they are all so nice and interesting. One can buy her book series for their children to read them during bed time
💫This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, names and incidents, organizations, and dialogue are the products of the author's imagination and I totally loved this quote. After finishing the book I went back to the initial pages to check whether it was actually her imagination or was she telling a true story. How beautifully she has mentioned each place, time and date in each chapter from which it seemed she actually encountered it during that time and then made a diary entry of it. I can call it as a diary and not a book. It’s a marvellous work of the author and I have never read something like this before.
💫It’s a diary about Hawkins, ‘Hawk’ as he likes to be called whose I’m going to learn how to collect and read fingerprints this summer. This is quite an interesting hobby to pursue. Apart from having unusual hobby, Hawk along with Sandy Sue South and Tom Buford used to help neighbors with their odd jobs like dog walking service and and the poo-patrol, they named it as ‘The Durrett Street Indispensables Handiservice’. Will Hawk get a case to resolve by benefiting from his 200 fingerprint collection? Find out more by reading this very interesting story.
💫Mary T Kincaid has written some more children stories like Mortimer, Little words of magic and they are all so nice and interesting. One can buy her book series for their children to read them during bed time
September 20, 2020
Ratings - 4.5/5
A week before I was just scrolling social media. I saw this book names “Hawk McCoy”. When I saw the cover of this book it made me really curious to read the book as I have always loved mysteries. As you see in the cover it’s really basic yet attractive. Then I got to know that it’s a preteen book. I was never a fan of book rather I used to stay away from book as I felt they were boring until I was grown. So, I really wanted to read this book and wanted to know what exactly is a preteen book. When I started off the story was really interesting like I never thought it would be this way. The story is based on a boy named Hawk McCoy who is just 10 years old and is an amateur detective. The story and the vibe of the is so light that I actually enjoyed reading the book. I didn’t feel like I was reading a children book. Apart from this I actually got to learn a lot from Hawk McCoy. Moving on Hawk McCoy wants to solve the mysteries so the life gives him opportunity as the Government investigators travel to Georgia to investigate the mysterious lights seen in their satellite photos and the place where they stay that is Carousal Inn this is where Hawk McCoy vacuum and cleans the glass as he is keenly interested in learning about the fingerprints. The author has also put an element of friendship for children as McCoy’s friends. I would say this can be a very nice read for children who are under 15 as they may get into that zone and they may also relate to their amateur dreams. This can also be a perfect gift for children. Being a children book the language and the words were very simple and the reading felt really effortless.
A week before I was just scrolling social media. I saw this book names “Hawk McCoy”. When I saw the cover of this book it made me really curious to read the book as I have always loved mysteries. As you see in the cover it’s really basic yet attractive. Then I got to know that it’s a preteen book. I was never a fan of book rather I used to stay away from book as I felt they were boring until I was grown. So, I really wanted to read this book and wanted to know what exactly is a preteen book. When I started off the story was really interesting like I never thought it would be this way. The story is based on a boy named Hawk McCoy who is just 10 years old and is an amateur detective. The story and the vibe of the is so light that I actually enjoyed reading the book. I didn’t feel like I was reading a children book. Apart from this I actually got to learn a lot from Hawk McCoy. Moving on Hawk McCoy wants to solve the mysteries so the life gives him opportunity as the Government investigators travel to Georgia to investigate the mysterious lights seen in their satellite photos and the place where they stay that is Carousal Inn this is where Hawk McCoy vacuum and cleans the glass as he is keenly interested in learning about the fingerprints. The author has also put an element of friendship for children as McCoy’s friends. I would say this can be a very nice read for children who are under 15 as they may get into that zone and they may also relate to their amateur dreams. This can also be a perfect gift for children. Being a children book the language and the words were very simple and the reading felt really effortless.
October 24, 2020
This narrative is a veritable charmer. I enjoyed it greatly, while I normally do not read the storeys of children. The storey 's protagonist is a 5th grade boy named Hawk McCoy. He is a teen detective, and elementary school student at Izlet Bay.
🔍 Summer holidays have begun and Hawk is all excited. This summer he'll be learning how to capture and decipher fingerprints.
The children form a community called the Indispensables, who offer services for a bit of pocket change from dog walking to washing to delivering meals to the residents. This harkens back to a summer of youth from years ago, and as I read this may have been how my grandfather spent his summer days in a southern city.
🔍 It doesn't take long for Hawk to begin to discover hints that will finally help solve the enigmatic mystery of the Penthiads, a group of mythological creatures who come to Izlet Bay disguised as the smart Penthas sisters with significant neighbourhood work. When odd lights are shot from satellites over a Georgian field a mile from the Penthas building, Washington government agents turn up-and Hawk finds himself in the middle of what could be the most fascinating mystery in Izlet Bay history.
🔍 Hawk 's characters are really popular with his friends. His curious and friendly personality came out perfect so I just liked the character of Hawk.
🔍 Summer holidays have begun and Hawk is all excited. This summer he'll be learning how to capture and decipher fingerprints.
The children form a community called the Indispensables, who offer services for a bit of pocket change from dog walking to washing to delivering meals to the residents. This harkens back to a summer of youth from years ago, and as I read this may have been how my grandfather spent his summer days in a southern city.
🔍 It doesn't take long for Hawk to begin to discover hints that will finally help solve the enigmatic mystery of the Penthiads, a group of mythological creatures who come to Izlet Bay disguised as the smart Penthas sisters with significant neighbourhood work. When odd lights are shot from satellites over a Georgian field a mile from the Penthas building, Washington government agents turn up-and Hawk finds himself in the middle of what could be the most fascinating mystery in Izlet Bay history.
🔍 Hawk 's characters are really popular with his friends. His curious and friendly personality came out perfect so I just liked the character of Hawk.
September 9, 2020
Book Review: Hawk McCoy : The Penthiads By Mary Kincaid
Children books are always delightful to read because they are full of life and adventure .
The protagonist of this book Hawkins McCoy or Hawk is a 5th grader boy who loves to do summer job like dog walk with his friends Sandy and Tom but his real passion is to become a spy or do some real job like solve some real mystery in his hometown Izlet Bay .He has his Fingerprints For All Occasions Guide, and his Super Sleuth 100 to work with. Where will he find his mystery?
And his quest for mystery took him to mysterious five sisters or we say Pentihads living in their own town.
Is he able to solve mystery about Pentihads ? You have to read on your own to find out more about Hawk and his adventures.
Book is also divided in small chapters so it is easy to finish out this book in a day or two. Characters of Hawk and his friends are very interesting . His curious and helping nature comes out very well so I just loved Hawk's character.
This book is just 100 pages long and good for above 7 years kids and if you love to read suspense or mystery then this book is definitely a good read for kids.
Book is available on Amazon worldwide.
Good for 7+ kids
Children books are always delightful to read because they are full of life and adventure .
The protagonist of this book Hawkins McCoy or Hawk is a 5th grader boy who loves to do summer job like dog walk with his friends Sandy and Tom but his real passion is to become a spy or do some real job like solve some real mystery in his hometown Izlet Bay .He has his Fingerprints For All Occasions Guide, and his Super Sleuth 100 to work with. Where will he find his mystery?
And his quest for mystery took him to mysterious five sisters or we say Pentihads living in their own town.
Is he able to solve mystery about Pentihads ? You have to read on your own to find out more about Hawk and his adventures.
Book is also divided in small chapters so it is easy to finish out this book in a day or two. Characters of Hawk and his friends are very interesting . His curious and helping nature comes out very well so I just loved Hawk's character.
This book is just 100 pages long and good for above 7 years kids and if you love to read suspense or mystery then this book is definitely a good read for kids.
Book is available on Amazon worldwide.
Good for 7+ kids
June 6, 2019
A fun detactive story appropriate for all ages. It will take you on a adventure.
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Plot.
Hawk McCoy is a fifth grade boy looking for a mystery in his hometown of Izlet Bay, Georgia. He has his Fingerprints For All Occasions Guide, and his Super Sleuth 100 to work with. Where will he find his mystery? He and his best friend, Sandy Sue South walk dogs, garden, wash doors, and they do find mysterious sisters living in their town.
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It is the story of intelligence. A fifth grade student makes readers surprise as well as laugh.
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Hawk is an interesting protagonist.The characterization of writer is interesting.Its a beautiful blend of humor and mystery in simple and easy dialogues. It is written in chronological manners.
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The writer pointed out debatable topics like protection of planet,the finding of truth and team work.
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I woud give this 5 stars 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 Because it is book with directions of creativity for readers
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The book is highly recommend to those who want to explore the world around.
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Plot.
Hawk McCoy is a fifth grade boy looking for a mystery in his hometown of Izlet Bay, Georgia. He has his Fingerprints For All Occasions Guide, and his Super Sleuth 100 to work with. Where will he find his mystery? He and his best friend, Sandy Sue South walk dogs, garden, wash doors, and they do find mysterious sisters living in their town.
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It is the story of intelligence. A fifth grade student makes readers surprise as well as laugh.
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Hawk is an interesting protagonist.The characterization of writer is interesting.Its a beautiful blend of humor and mystery in simple and easy dialogues. It is written in chronological manners.
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The writer pointed out debatable topics like protection of planet,the finding of truth and team work.
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I woud give this 5 stars 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 Because it is book with directions of creativity for readers
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The book is highly recommend to those who want to explore the world around.
October 17, 2020
The cover of this book is perfectly designed and the title is apt for the story.
It is a diary about Hawkins, ‘Hawk’ as he likes to be called who is learning how to collect and read fingerprints in summer time. This is a really interesting hobby. Apart from this Hawk along with Sandy Sue South and Tom Buford used to help neighbors with their odd jobs like dog walking service and and the poo-patrol, they named it as ‘The Durrett Street Indispensables Handiservice’. Will Hawk get a case to resolve by benefiting from his 200 fingerprint collection? To know the answer of this question you have to read the book.
This book is a work of fiction, but the author has described all the details so perfectly with details that it is hard to believe and seems that it is a true story. This is something extraordinary and this is the first time when I have read something like this.This is a short and light read which can be completed within a few hours. The language is simple and lucid. The writing style is very engaging and exciting. I will surely recommend this book for children and if you like reading short reads.
It is a diary about Hawkins, ‘Hawk’ as he likes to be called who is learning how to collect and read fingerprints in summer time. This is a really interesting hobby. Apart from this Hawk along with Sandy Sue South and Tom Buford used to help neighbors with their odd jobs like dog walking service and and the poo-patrol, they named it as ‘The Durrett Street Indispensables Handiservice’. Will Hawk get a case to resolve by benefiting from his 200 fingerprint collection? To know the answer of this question you have to read the book.
This book is a work of fiction, but the author has described all the details so perfectly with details that it is hard to believe and seems that it is a true story. This is something extraordinary and this is the first time when I have read something like this.This is a short and light read which can be completed within a few hours. The language is simple and lucid. The writing style is very engaging and exciting. I will surely recommend this book for children and if you like reading short reads.
September 7, 2020
Hawk McCoy: The Penthiads is a story for children written by the author Mary T Kincaid. The protagonist of the story is a fifth grade boy named Hawk McCoy. He is a young detective and a student of Izlet Bay elementary school. Summer vacations has started and Hawk is all excited. He gonna learn how to collect and read fingerprints this summer.
Hawk went to collect fingerprints of his best friends Sandy Sue South and Tom Buford. They also formed "The Durrett Street Indispensables Handiservice". The neighborhood use their different services especially the Dog walking service. Hawk is also excited because he want to learn how to collect and read fingerprints. Read the story to know will Hawk get a chance to solve the real mystery?
The story is written wrll. Language of the book is lucid and is easy to get. Cover page of the book is apt and well related to the contents of the story. This is a middle grade fiction for middle grade kids. I am sure that they gonna enjoy this story a lot.
Hawk went to collect fingerprints of his best friends Sandy Sue South and Tom Buford. They also formed "The Durrett Street Indispensables Handiservice". The neighborhood use their different services especially the Dog walking service. Hawk is also excited because he want to learn how to collect and read fingerprints. Read the story to know will Hawk get a chance to solve the real mystery?
The story is written wrll. Language of the book is lucid and is easy to get. Cover page of the book is apt and well related to the contents of the story. This is a middle grade fiction for middle grade kids. I am sure that they gonna enjoy this story a lot.
October 4, 2020
It's been really long that I read such a well written middle grade book, McCoy is my favourite young detective from now, haha! This is definitely one of those books which could be read by one and all, it doesn't really matter what kind of a reader you are or what age group you fit into, Kincaid's writing is so good and so addictive that you will be completely with McCoy in his adventures. The story evokes curiosity in children and it's reader, it's so engaging and it's extremely well written and also fast paced.
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I loved the backdrop of the story and I liked how smoothly it moves, I am in love with it entirely, I also liked the protagonist, I would say I loved him and each page is filled mysterious twists and turns, you will enjoy it as much as I did if you really like detective stories.
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I will highly recommend it to everyone especially for children and teens. This book is definitely intriguing.
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Rating: 4.5🌟
September 6, 2020
Recently I came across this Children's detective story Hawk McCoy: The Penthiads. This is the story of a fifth class boy Hawk McCoy. He lives in Izlet Bay, Georgia. Hawk makes bit of extra cash by providing services to his neighbors during the summer vacations. Hawk and his friend Sandy Sue South soon discovered a mysterious sisters living in their town. Read the story yourself to unveil the suspense.
My Review:
1) Cover page of the book is decent. It shows a little detective Hawk with his magnifying glass.
2) Title of the story is apt.
3) Author has done great job in creating character. Hawk's character is too strong and he is determined to solve an actual case.
4) Storyline is amazing and I recommend this book to those who loves to read fictions.
5) A miggle-grade story for all the kiddos.
Rating 4.5/5
My Review:
1) Cover page of the book is decent. It shows a little detective Hawk with his magnifying glass.
2) Title of the story is apt.
3) Author has done great job in creating character. Hawk's character is too strong and he is determined to solve an actual case.
4) Storyline is amazing and I recommend this book to those who loves to read fictions.
5) A miggle-grade story for all the kiddos.
Rating 4.5/5
September 11, 2020
The story of Hawk McCoy is perfect to motivate kids to use their imagination, find their passion and work towards it. Hawk McCoy: The Penthiads is a great story for middle graders especially the ones who likes to solve mysteries.
I like Hawk from the starting who was using summer vacations as an opportunity to earn extra cash like the way I used to do in my childhood. Hawk keep on looking for an opportunity to solve the real mystery so he can sharpen his detective skills.
McCoy started finding clues to solve the mystery of Penthiads, a group of mythological beings who come to Izlet Bay disguised as the intelligent Penthas sisters with important jobs within the community. Will he and his friend achieve anything from their search?
This story motivated me to read more mystery novels. It was a refreshing read for me.
I like Hawk from the starting who was using summer vacations as an opportunity to earn extra cash like the way I used to do in my childhood. Hawk keep on looking for an opportunity to solve the real mystery so he can sharpen his detective skills.
McCoy started finding clues to solve the mystery of Penthiads, a group of mythological beings who come to Izlet Bay disguised as the intelligent Penthas sisters with important jobs within the community. Will he and his friend achieve anything from their search?
This story motivated me to read more mystery novels. It was a refreshing read for me.
September 12, 2020
𝑻𝒊𝒕𝒍𝒆: Hawk McCoy: The Penthiads
𝑨𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒓: Mary Kincaid
𝑴𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘:
The Penthiads is a great Children's Detective story.
The main character is a fifth grade boy Hawk McCoy who has a detective mind since childhood. During his summer break, Hawk McCoy had a plan to move closer to his dreams. He gonna learn how to collect and read fingerprints. He also has his Fingerprints for all Occasions Guide.
Hawk and his friends did dog walking job so they can earn some money. The story is so intense that once you start reading it, little McCoy will catch your attention and you will able to put down the book only after finishing it.
This book took me down the memory lane and reminded me of all the mischief and wild things I had done with my childhood buddies. If you love reading books based on mystery then this one is for you.
𝑴𝒚 𝑹𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈: 4.5/5
𝑨𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒓: Mary Kincaid
𝑴𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘:
The Penthiads is a great Children's Detective story.
The main character is a fifth grade boy Hawk McCoy who has a detective mind since childhood. During his summer break, Hawk McCoy had a plan to move closer to his dreams. He gonna learn how to collect and read fingerprints. He also has his Fingerprints for all Occasions Guide.
Hawk and his friends did dog walking job so they can earn some money. The story is so intense that once you start reading it, little McCoy will catch your attention and you will able to put down the book only after finishing it.
This book took me down the memory lane and reminded me of all the mischief and wild things I had done with my childhood buddies. If you love reading books based on mystery then this one is for you.
𝑴𝒚 𝑹𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈: 4.5/5
June 11, 2018
Hawk McCoy and the Penthiads is a light-hearted book for preteens. The protagonist, Hawk, is a real go-getter in the children’s business world of dog-walking, and he’s looking to expand someplace where he could maybe get a chance to solve a mystery. His summer project is collecting fingerprints, and he already has a catalogue of 200 different kinds of footprints, categorized by shoe type. He’s as ready as he can be to solve a real case, if only one will present itself.
Unfortunately, the text would benefit from hiring a good proofreader for punctuation and spelling.
Still, it had some nice use of metaphor and a likable main character. Should appeal to fans of the old Encyclopedia Brown books, if you like a dash of fantasy added to your mysteries.
Unfortunately, the text would benefit from hiring a good proofreader for punctuation and spelling.
Still, it had some nice use of metaphor and a likable main character. Should appeal to fans of the old Encyclopedia Brown books, if you like a dash of fantasy added to your mysteries.
July 18, 2018
Hawk McCoy is a fifth-grader who, along with friends Sandy and Tom, is enterprising and likable. He works hard at pet-walking, goat assisted ground-clearing and other chores to earn money so he can finance his sleuthing kit. Hawk wants to be a real detective.
While improving his fingerprinting skills, Hawk stumbles upon a summer mystery involving the Penthiads and works hard toward a solution.
This work appears to be the first in a possible series. It is engaging, with credible characters and some amusing moments. It reminds me of bygone mystery-solvers, such as Nancy Drew or the Hardy Boys.
I was--sadly--distracted by the poor editing of the text. Spelling and punctuation errors should be addressed before continuing the series, and will improve the overall reading experience.
I really enjoyed the story, and would recommend it to readers 10 and up.
While improving his fingerprinting skills, Hawk stumbles upon a summer mystery involving the Penthiads and works hard toward a solution.
This work appears to be the first in a possible series. It is engaging, with credible characters and some amusing moments. It reminds me of bygone mystery-solvers, such as Nancy Drew or the Hardy Boys.
I was--sadly--distracted by the poor editing of the text. Spelling and punctuation errors should be addressed before continuing the series, and will improve the overall reading experience.
I really enjoyed the story, and would recommend it to readers 10 and up.
September 6, 2020
The Penthiads by the author Mary T Kincaid is a Children's fantasy. Hawkins McCoy was all set for summer vacations as it was his last day of fourth grade. Young detective McCoy want to learn to read and collect fingerprints during the summer. To make some money during summers, Hawk and his friends provide various services to people like poo patrol, dog walking service.
Hawk has his Fingerprint Guide for all occasions. He wants to solve a real mystery to be a good detective. He along with his friends discovered about the Penthiads sisters in the town. Hawk is an intelligent kid. His character is my favourite.
The length of the book is just 100 pages so you will be able to finish it in a single sitting. I recommend this book to children who loves to solve mysteries.
Hawk has his Fingerprint Guide for all occasions. He wants to solve a real mystery to be a good detective. He along with his friends discovered about the Penthiads sisters in the town. Hawk is an intelligent kid. His character is my favourite.
The length of the book is just 100 pages so you will be able to finish it in a single sitting. I recommend this book to children who loves to solve mysteries.
September 10, 2020
Hawk McCoy along with his friends Sandy Sue and Tom Buford run a group called the Indispensables in the town of Izlet Bay, Georgia for some cash during the summer holidays. They provide various services that neighbours can use in exchange for some cash. Their services include poo patrol, dog walking, etc.
Narration is smooth and this is awesome detective story. The character of Hawk is very well written. The pace of the story is fast and you will not feel bored while reading this.
With his Super Sleuth 100 and Fingerprint Guide for All Occasions, will Hawk McCoy be able to unlock the mystery and improve his detective skills during summer?
It is a good mystery book for light reading. Kids will enjoy reading it..
4.5/5
Narration is smooth and this is awesome detective story. The character of Hawk is very well written. The pace of the story is fast and you will not feel bored while reading this.
With his Super Sleuth 100 and Fingerprint Guide for All Occasions, will Hawk McCoy be able to unlock the mystery and improve his detective skills during summer?
It is a good mystery book for light reading. Kids will enjoy reading it..
4.5/5
August 2, 2022
This is a story for middle-grade kids. I think it does a great job of showing things from the kids’ perspective.
The story centers on a group of kids who just finished fifth grade. They are good kids, working hard and trying to figure out the complicated thing called life. They do odd jobs around the neighborhood which means they get on well with the grownups in town.
Then there is a gaggle of ancient but benevolent deities called The Penthiads. Don’t worry, they use their powers for good. Some agents from a shadowy government agency come snooping around but they are soon tricked into reporting it was just swamp gas.
Yes, these are familiar themes, presented in a format accessible to young readers. This would be a great book for kids to read.
The story centers on a group of kids who just finished fifth grade. They are good kids, working hard and trying to figure out the complicated thing called life. They do odd jobs around the neighborhood which means they get on well with the grownups in town.
Then there is a gaggle of ancient but benevolent deities called The Penthiads. Don’t worry, they use their powers for good. Some agents from a shadowy government agency come snooping around but they are soon tricked into reporting it was just swamp gas.
Yes, these are familiar themes, presented in a format accessible to young readers. This would be a great book for kids to read.
June 25, 2018
A great children’s detective story!
What a great children’s detective story! It made me chuckle a couple of times and reminded me of all the exploring my friends and I used to do in our younger years.
Hawk (the tireless, inquisitive main character) and his friends, are likeable children who help the town people with pet problems and chores and readers will easily relate to them. This is a must read for curious children who love mysteries and stories set in small communities.
What a great children’s detective story! It made me chuckle a couple of times and reminded me of all the exploring my friends and I used to do in our younger years.
Hawk (the tireless, inquisitive main character) and his friends, are likeable children who help the town people with pet problems and chores and readers will easily relate to them. This is a must read for curious children who love mysteries and stories set in small communities.
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