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Holly Lewis #2
Holly and the Coat Mystery
A review from the first book in the series, Holly and The Framed “If you grew up reading and loving Nancy Drew books, as I did, you will love this book. It brought me back to the days of childhood when I loved to curl up with Nancy and her friends as they solved mysteries… This is definitely a YA book for tween-agers, but the story is so delightful an adult is likely to find pleasure in reading it and remembering those years in the past when Nancy Drew was their favorite character. Kudos to Dianne Harman for creating this fun remembrance.” This, the second book in the series, finds Holly and Wade trying to find the person who left a bottle of drugs in a coat they donated to the church. When Holly realizes that someone has scraped the prescription information off of the bottle, she’s concerned the person may be taking drugs. It brings back memories of her mother and her drug addiction. Holly’s determined to find the person and reach out, wondering if her life would have been different if someone had reached out to her mother. If you loved Nancy Drew, you don’t want to miss the second book in the Holly Lewis series by two-time USA Today Bestselling Author, Dianne Harman.
156 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 24, 2019
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November 15, 2020
**This review is for the audiobook on Audible.**
Holly and the Coat Mystery by Dianne Harman, narrated by Kathleen Li, is Book 2 in the Holly Lewis Mystery Series. This is the first book I've listened to in the series, and I enjoyed it so much! The target audience is tweens and teens, so in addition to continuing the audiobook series myself, I plan to purchase a couple copies of the print version for our classroom library. I'm positive my students will love this one as much as I did! I so excited Dianne Harman decided to write a YA series fit for teens. Thank you!
The narration by Kathleen Li kept me engaged from start to finish. There was one phrase that was repeated twice in a row, but other than that, the audio is of professional quality and completely free of errors. Her words were clear, her voice was controlled, and her pace and volume were spot on! Not only did this make for easy listening, but it also made my overall listening experience relaxing and enjoyable. Bravo!
I give Holly and the Coat Mystery by Dianne Harman, narrated by Kathleen Li, 5 out of 5 stars across the board! Adults will be pulled in by the fun, engaging storyline, and teens will find the characters and their situations relevant and relatable. I recommend this audiobook to fans of cozy mysteries, as well as those who enjoy clean reads involving common issues young teens face today.
Thank you for reading my review. I hope it was helpful. Happy listening! :-)
Holly and the Coat Mystery by Dianne Harman, narrated by Kathleen Li, is Book 2 in the Holly Lewis Mystery Series. This is the first book I've listened to in the series, and I enjoyed it so much! The target audience is tweens and teens, so in addition to continuing the audiobook series myself, I plan to purchase a couple copies of the print version for our classroom library. I'm positive my students will love this one as much as I did! I so excited Dianne Harman decided to write a YA series fit for teens. Thank you!
The narration by Kathleen Li kept me engaged from start to finish. There was one phrase that was repeated twice in a row, but other than that, the audio is of professional quality and completely free of errors. Her words were clear, her voice was controlled, and her pace and volume were spot on! Not only did this make for easy listening, but it also made my overall listening experience relaxing and enjoyable. Bravo!
I give Holly and the Coat Mystery by Dianne Harman, narrated by Kathleen Li, 5 out of 5 stars across the board! Adults will be pulled in by the fun, engaging storyline, and teens will find the characters and their situations relevant and relatable. I recommend this audiobook to fans of cozy mysteries, as well as those who enjoy clean reads involving common issues young teens face today.
Thank you for reading my review. I hope it was helpful. Happy listening! :-)
June 13, 2019
From the beginning, this fun mystery had the feeling of a good old-fashioned mystery like The Hardy Boys (or Nancy Drew, depending on what you read as a youngster!). A good story for young adults or teens, this is a book you wouldn’t mind having your eleven-year-old read. Have no fear of inappropriate topics or language in this wholesome novel.
There are, however, a number of great lessons to learn from Holly, the sensible and well-behaved protagonist. Holly’s had a tough upbringing, having suffered through life with a mom who abuses drugs and was subsequently murdered. But she’s resilient and tough and sweet, and wants to help the world in her own innocent way.
I particularly loved the dog rescue aspect of this story. Little “Lucky,” the mutt Holly and her friends find abandoned on the side of the road, ends up being a wonderful character. I loved him as he reminded me of my own little furry friend.
She lives with a good couple now, and is surrounded by decent folks in a nice town. But even in the best of towns, there’s always something brewing beneath the scenes. Leave it to Holly to doggedly pursue the mystery and to ultimately help the folks involved at the same time!
Recommended for young readers by Aaron Paul Lazar.
There are, however, a number of great lessons to learn from Holly, the sensible and well-behaved protagonist. Holly’s had a tough upbringing, having suffered through life with a mom who abuses drugs and was subsequently murdered. But she’s resilient and tough and sweet, and wants to help the world in her own innocent way.
I particularly loved the dog rescue aspect of this story. Little “Lucky,” the mutt Holly and her friends find abandoned on the side of the road, ends up being a wonderful character. I loved him as he reminded me of my own little furry friend.
She lives with a good couple now, and is surrounded by decent folks in a nice town. But even in the best of towns, there’s always something brewing beneath the scenes. Leave it to Holly to doggedly pursue the mystery and to ultimately help the folks involved at the same time!
Recommended for young readers by Aaron Paul Lazar.
November 1, 2020
This is a fun cozy mystery aimed at young teenagers but I can't see why anyone who likes a good mystery with no dead bodies, violence or sex scenes in, wouldn't enjoy it too. Anyone familiar with this author will have already meet most of the characters but this time it is the teenager Holly running the investigation, you don't need to have read or listened to the other books but it is nice to already have background information on everyone. I like the strong character and how the author has written her as a good role model, with her drive to do the right thing for the right reason and not just because of money or gain.
When Holly's friend Missy is looking tired and stressed out, Holly talks her school friends into helping sort out coats that had been donated for charity. When she stumbles over a pill bottle with the label scrapped off, it brings back images of her own mothers struggles with drugs and leads Holly into wanting to help the owner of the pills. But first she has to find out who they belonged to. At the same time she also rescues an abandoned puppy left at the side of the road.
The narrator speaks clearly and is pleasant enough.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
When Holly's friend Missy is looking tired and stressed out, Holly talks her school friends into helping sort out coats that had been donated for charity. When she stumbles over a pill bottle with the label scrapped off, it brings back images of her own mothers struggles with drugs and leads Holly into wanting to help the owner of the pills. But first she has to find out who they belonged to. At the same time she also rescues an abandoned puppy left at the side of the road.
The narrator speaks clearly and is pleasant enough.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
May 28, 2019
Holly really likes to help people--whether it is to tutor them or to take time off from her free time to help someone. When she was asked to help and sort coats-of course she agreed and got her boyfriend Wade and another friend to help as well. While sorting through the coats Holly found a pill bottle with no label in a pocket of one of them. Holly was worried that someone needed help--she remembered that her Mom could have used help with addiction before she was murdered. Her boyfriend convinced her to at least tell Bridget what she was doing--just in case she got in trouble!
It wasn't easy tracking down the person who had donated that particular coat but Holly persisted. With the help of the adults she knew she did eventually track the person down.
Sometimes arch enemies can become friends!
This is a book which can be read by tweens and adults--both will enjoy! I personally love that this series reminds me of the Nancy Drew Mystery series that I loved so many years ago!
It wasn't easy tracking down the person who had donated that particular coat but Holly persisted. With the help of the adults she knew she did eventually track the person down.
Sometimes arch enemies can become friends!
This is a book which can be read by tweens and adults--both will enjoy! I personally love that this series reminds me of the Nancy Drew Mystery series that I loved so many years ago!
May 31, 2020
Good story of Holly appreciating her life and the people around, seeing the good in them. Realizing the life she had before, and that people love her. Helping others when needed. Costs needed to be sorted, to be given out when winter comes. and she ask if anyone else might like to help, for a dinner of pizza. Finding an item in a pocket, brings thoughts of her mother’s addiction. It took a lot of perseverance to find the correct person. This has a lot of lesson for the young. Holly didn’t take the easy way out and she was glad she didn’t.
October 11, 2021
Sometimes it's hard to do what's right
This is a very good mystery, one that deals with problems and choices
kids, teens, even adults have to make in every day life. Holly with the help
Of her friends and family, worked hard on makeing the right ones. Great
Characters and every day experiences, from school to friendships, Holly
does her best to help people and make friends along the way of growing
Up. This is a great series for all teens and young adults, even adults to read.
Am looking forward to reading the whole series.
Debra H.
,
This is a very good mystery, one that deals with problems and choices
kids, teens, even adults have to make in every day life. Holly with the help
Of her friends and family, worked hard on makeing the right ones. Great
Characters and every day experiences, from school to friendships, Holly
does her best to help people and make friends along the way of growing
Up. This is a great series for all teens and young adults, even adults to read.
Am looking forward to reading the whole series.
Debra H.
,
June 27, 2020
The main character in this book is Holly. She is living with Brigid and Linc when she offers to help minister's wife with a cost drive. While going through the pockets of the coats, Holly finds an unlabeled pill bottle. When she figures out the pills are illegal drugs she decides to try and find out who they belong to. She wants to help them like she wished someone had helped her mother. Can she figure this out ?
November 16, 2020
I enjoyed listening to this book. It is a young adult book and I found it entertaining. I found it well written, not whiny, and good concepts. If I had had the opportunity to read Nancy Drew or the Hardy Boys as I was going up, I would place this the same category. I liked how Holly seeked guidance from the adults around her before she started her quest to find the owner of the coat.
Thank-you Ms Harman for writing a clean mystery that I can recommend to young readers.
Thank-you Ms Harman for writing a clean mystery that I can recommend to young readers.
June 24, 2021
History repeating itself
Holly likes to help wherever and whenever she can. When she and some friends help at the church during a coat drive and she finds some drugs she feels compelled to find the owner. Holly saw her mother battle addiction and didn't want anyone to go through that she wanted to find the owner of the drugs and help them. Can Holly find the owner of the drugs before it's too late?
Holly likes to help wherever and whenever she can. When she and some friends help at the church during a coat drive and she finds some drugs she feels compelled to find the owner. Holly saw her mother battle addiction and didn't want anyone to go through that she wanted to find the owner of the drugs and help them. Can Holly find the owner of the drugs before it's too late?
April 12, 2020
Heartwarming story
I read the book before this one and I really enjoyed the author's style of writing. This book was about the couple's adopted daughter and a mystery that she tries to solve. There are a lot of different things going on but, Holly is a great kid. We need more people like Holly in this world.
I read the book before this one and I really enjoyed the author's style of writing. This book was about the couple's adopted daughter and a mystery that she tries to solve. There are a lot of different things going on but, Holly is a great kid. We need more people like Holly in this world.
March 9, 2021
This was a very good book.Geared toward teens it works well for adults too.Holly helps with a coat drive.While sorting,she finds something in a pocket that makes her want to find the former owner.Kathleen Li was a fine narrator.I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.'
September 19, 2022
I do love a Dianne Harman book and although this one was not aimed at my age, I agree it does remind me of Nancy Drew books from my childhood. It was very innocent and I really did enjoy listening to it. It was just nice. Not sure if my teenager would appreciate it but I think younger teenagers would.
August 25, 2020
I found this a good read. The characters where outstandingly written but the story seemed to move very slowly. Like there was long periods over or restating facts that slowed down the story. This author usually writes so well, I wonder what happened? Good Reading Everyone!
January 10, 2021
Sweet clean teen mystery
Good spin off from the Bridget and Linc stories. Holly is settling in with her new family and life and solving mysteries as well as making friends. Good read for any age teens and upwards
Good spin off from the Bridget and Linc stories. Holly is settling in with her new family and life and solving mysteries as well as making friends. Good read for any age teens and upwards
October 18, 2021
A coat drive and Holly finds a bottle of Adderall??? Whose is it and why is it in this coat??? I think this book should be a Must Read for all youngsters!!! I enjoyed the story and highly recommend the book.
June 3, 2019
Perfect summer read for people
Great story that touched a wide variety of topics that are in today's world. The characters are likeable and relatable.
Great story that touched a wide variety of topics that are in today's world. The characters are likeable and relatable.
July 1, 2019
Quick read but no big mystery. Did enjoy it tho
I would Recommend it to younger generation. Liked lack of being full of sex but pretty easy to figure out....
I would Recommend it to younger generation. Liked lack of being full of sex but pretty easy to figure out....
April 25, 2020
Light with serious undertones
Dianne has developed a very imaginative and impressive story to go with an interesting group of characters to send a message.
Dianne has developed a very imaginative and impressive story to go with an interesting group of characters to send a message.
May 5, 2020
A feel good story
Another good read by Dianne Harman. It's a story about Holly and how she wants to do right, no matter the end result. A good lesson for all. Just be kind.
Another good read by Dianne Harman. It's a story about Holly and how she wants to do right, no matter the end result. A good lesson for all. Just be kind.
October 17, 2020
Delightful
This is a very interesting story with a definite influence of telling the truth as well as helping others in a positive way.
This is a very interesting story with a definite influence of telling the truth as well as helping others in a positive way.
December 27, 2020
Great
This book is probably geared toward teens but it was still good. The characters were good and the story line was interesting
This book is probably geared toward teens but it was still good. The characters were good and the story line was interesting
January 13, 2021
Great heroine
I loved reading about Holly who has such a good honest heart and is always willing to help others out. Charming story
I loved reading about Holly who has such a good honest heart and is always willing to help others out. Charming story
June 28, 2021
I like this series a lot. Holly is a great young adult and I loved the story line. The book is very well written and this is a quick fun read.
January 5, 2023
2nd enjoyable light mystery in the series
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