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Notes in the Night
Mysterious piano music is floating on the night breeze at Melody Lane Music Camp, and twelve-year-old Becky Lawson's curiosity is about to get the better of her!
She arrives at camp with her best friend, Megan, and soon the two are caught up in a midnight mystery that finds them asking questions and breaking the rules to discover the truth.
What will the consequences be for pursuing the answers? Will they be allowed to return to Melody Lane Music Camp? As if mysterious music isn’t enough, there’s the unhappy camper that is sharing their cabin for the week - Katie Jenkins. The girl has a bad attitude, and Becky can’t understand why she’s so angry about being in such an amazing place.
A mystery, a challenging new friendship, and a horse named Starlight will cause Becky to rely on her faith and trust God to help her be kind, be truthful, and be courageous in the face of fear!
She arrives at camp with her best friend, Megan, and soon the two are caught up in a midnight mystery that finds them asking questions and breaking the rules to discover the truth.
What will the consequences be for pursuing the answers? Will they be allowed to return to Melody Lane Music Camp? As if mysterious music isn’t enough, there’s the unhappy camper that is sharing their cabin for the week - Katie Jenkins. The girl has a bad attitude, and Becky can’t understand why she’s so angry about being in such an amazing place.
A mystery, a challenging new friendship, and a horse named Starlight will cause Becky to rely on her faith and trust God to help her be kind, be truthful, and be courageous in the face of fear!
127 pages, Paperback
Published May 4, 2021
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March 19, 2021
A very good book about two young girls venturing off to music camp for the their first time. It would be a great week of fellowship with new friends and swimming and evenings by the campfire. A lot to look forward to, but on the first night Becky woke up to strange notes of music drifting through the bedroom window at two o'clock in the morning. Who could be up at that hour and where was the haunting melody coming from?
Becky being a girl of a curious nature just had to know more about the mysterious music and it's source . The rest of the week Becky and Megan worked to solve this mystery . They broke camp rules by sneaking out at night as they followed the notes into the darkness. Would they find out who and where these strange notes of music where coming from?
This story bought back memories for this reader of my own music camp experiences . It teaches the importance of showing respect for people in a position of authority. Obeying the rules and being honest when caught breaking them. Learning from your mistakes and practicing good Christian values. I was impressed with this author's first book and thought it was well written.
This is a Christian middle-grade mystery for ages Eight through Twelve. I would recommend it to readers of Nancy Drew books. Tentative release day is May 4th 2021.
I received a complimentary Arc copy of this book. Thank you. A positive review was not requested. All opinions expressed here are my own.
Becky being a girl of a curious nature just had to know more about the mysterious music and it's source . The rest of the week Becky and Megan worked to solve this mystery . They broke camp rules by sneaking out at night as they followed the notes into the darkness. Would they find out who and where these strange notes of music where coming from?
This story bought back memories for this reader of my own music camp experiences . It teaches the importance of showing respect for people in a position of authority. Obeying the rules and being honest when caught breaking them. Learning from your mistakes and practicing good Christian values. I was impressed with this author's first book and thought it was well written.
This is a Christian middle-grade mystery for ages Eight through Twelve. I would recommend it to readers of Nancy Drew books. Tentative release day is May 4th 2021.
I received a complimentary Arc copy of this book. Thank you. A positive review was not requested. All opinions expressed here are my own.
March 16, 2023
**I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review. I was not asked to leave a positive review.**
Finished this in one sitting!! I was impressed by how enjoyable and engaging it was despite being geared for a younger audience. The author did a fantastic job in orchestrating (play on words intended) this fun mystery. I will say I found it very predictable and solved it early on. Aside from the mystery, I really liked the descriptions- especially the food and weather. I could easily visualize the thunderstorm and the cabin windows rattling. I liked the Christian themes throughout. There are great lessons to take away such as owning up to your mistakes and accepting punishment.
The only negative thing (if you can even call it negative) I can think of is that I would have liked to have seen some more characters mentioned or given some kind of dialogue, even in passing. For an entire camp we only see about 4, maybe 5, campers.
Reading this really brought back memories from my camping days (however few and far between they were) in the summers of 2011/2012, I volunteered to help a lady at my church who was having art camp. Reading this reminded me of swimming at the lake and going along the walking trails to collect leaves for a project.
Overall, this was a great, easy read for all ages and the illustrations were a nice touch! I recommend this to mystery enthusiasts. Thank you for a pleasurable read and I hope to see more of Becky, Megan and Lawrence (wink wink)
Finished this in one sitting!! I was impressed by how enjoyable and engaging it was despite being geared for a younger audience. The author did a fantastic job in orchestrating (play on words intended) this fun mystery. I will say I found it very predictable and solved it early on. Aside from the mystery, I really liked the descriptions- especially the food and weather. I could easily visualize the thunderstorm and the cabin windows rattling. I liked the Christian themes throughout. There are great lessons to take away such as owning up to your mistakes and accepting punishment.
The only negative thing (if you can even call it negative) I can think of is that I would have liked to have seen some more characters mentioned or given some kind of dialogue, even in passing. For an entire camp we only see about 4, maybe 5, campers.
Reading this really brought back memories from my camping days (however few and far between they were) in the summers of 2011/2012, I volunteered to help a lady at my church who was having art camp. Reading this reminded me of swimming at the lake and going along the walking trails to collect leaves for a project.
Overall, this was a great, easy read for all ages and the illustrations were a nice touch! I recommend this to mystery enthusiasts. Thank you for a pleasurable read and I hope to see more of Becky, Megan and Lawrence (wink wink)
March 24, 2021
In Notes in the Night, Becky Lawson and her best friend try solving the mystery of why music is playing in the middle of the night while all the other music camp attendees are trying to sleep. Becky tries to balance her overwhelming curiosity with her desire to solve the mystery without getting into too much trouble. This is a great book for young readers and while not preachy, would appeal to a Christian audience. I highly recommend this book!
May 5, 2021
Summer is an exciting time for two twelve-year-old girls who get to spend a week at Melody Lane Music Camp. Becky and Megan are great friends, and they are excited to explore their new surroundings after the long drive from Nova Scotia to Ontario with Becky’s parents. After unpacking and finding their way to their cabin for the week, Becky begins to notice some unexpected things. In the middle of the night, she hears piano music drifting across the camp and, after she realizes another camper named Katie is out of bed, Becky is overcome by curiosity and is drawn to investigate. Sneaking out of bed in the middle of the night is against the rules, though, and Becky must come to terms with her choices and the consequences that accompany them.
An homage to Nancy Drew mysteries, this wholesome story takes place in a modern, Christian music camp where Becky is the primary sleuth. Themes of friendship, honesty, and integrity are found throughout the story as the tale unfolds. It is lighthearted in its presentation while investigating the girls’ feelings as they make choices that go against the rules of the camp. Occasional references to God, mass, and scripture are used in the story but are not the overwhelming focus.
The camp itself includes both boys and girls, but girls are most often referenced in the narrative. In addition to her nighttime investigations, Becky practices her piano, goes horseback riding, and cools off in the lake with other campers. This book does a good job of placing readers in a believable summer camp experience while weaving a mystery in alongside it.
Accessible language, short chapters, and a well-designed narrative make this story a good fit for early middle-grade readers who enjoy wholesome mysteries. Becky makes mistakes, but she is surrounded by supportive adults and through her actions, readers learn lessons along with her. The story has a satisfying ending, but is well established to become a series. This is a well-written addition to library collections for middle grade readers.
I received a copy of this book from Reedsy and I chose to leave this review.
An homage to Nancy Drew mysteries, this wholesome story takes place in a modern, Christian music camp where Becky is the primary sleuth. Themes of friendship, honesty, and integrity are found throughout the story as the tale unfolds. It is lighthearted in its presentation while investigating the girls’ feelings as they make choices that go against the rules of the camp. Occasional references to God, mass, and scripture are used in the story but are not the overwhelming focus.
The camp itself includes both boys and girls, but girls are most often referenced in the narrative. In addition to her nighttime investigations, Becky practices her piano, goes horseback riding, and cools off in the lake with other campers. This book does a good job of placing readers in a believable summer camp experience while weaving a mystery in alongside it.
Accessible language, short chapters, and a well-designed narrative make this story a good fit for early middle-grade readers who enjoy wholesome mysteries. Becky makes mistakes, but she is surrounded by supportive adults and through her actions, readers learn lessons along with her. The story has a satisfying ending, but is well established to become a series. This is a well-written addition to library collections for middle grade readers.
I received a copy of this book from Reedsy and I chose to leave this review.
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