Richard D. Burkett

The Mysterious Treasure of Blackberry Cove Richard D. Burkett

"This wholesome story of a delightful but very real family living out the character traits woven into the theme of each chapter will appeal to the reader from beginning to end!"-Celia Stoneking, Teacher of the Year, 2002-2003, Chimneyrock Elementary, Cordova, Tennessee Get ready for action-packed mystery, heartwarming adventures, and eye-watering laughter as you travel alongside the sister-brother detective duo of Maggie and Dillon Burch in The Mysterious Treasure of Blackberry Cove. On vacation with their parents in a quaint village surrounded by fruit orchards near the blue waters of scenic Lake Michigan, the always-curious Reader Whiz Kids find themselves in one mystery after another! Join them as they weave together the mysteries of the midnight light in a dark, abandoned orchard, the mysterious "guest" in the old family barn, the strange noise in Blackberry Cove, and the amazing discovery of two war medals found in an aging apple tree! They somehow connect all these mysteries together to uncover "treasures" in this that have been buried for decades! "Catchy dialogue will make for a quick read.... A heartwarming story."-Kathy Akey, Kohl Fellow and Wisconsin Teacher of the Year, 1996-1997, School Librarian and Media Specialist, Clintonville, Wisconsin