Honduran Middle-Grade Author Debut!
Guess who I found on Instagram?!
A Honduran children's book author! Yes! Her name is Maria José Fitzgerald and her debut middle-grade novel is out now for the world to enjoy, learn and ignite children´s curiosity about Honduras, its culture, nature, and people. In my many years of homeschooling, I wish I could have had this book as one of my read-alouds! But it´s never too late!
I wrote this blog post a while ago that will explain why this middle-grade book is such a BIG DEAL!
Read more about Turtles of the Midnight Moon and the author below!
This how Penguin Random House describes the book:
ABOUT TURTLES OF THE MIDNIGHT MOON
When poachers threaten the island they love, two girls team up to save the turtles—and each other. An eco-mystery with an unforgettable friendship story at its heart from a fresh new voice in middle grade.
Twelve-year-old Barana lives in a coastal village in Honduras, where she spends every spare minute visiting the sea turtles that nest on the beach.
Abby is feeling adrift in sixth grade, trying to figure out who she is and where she belongs after her best friend moved away from New Jersey.
When Abby’s papi plans a work trip to Honduras, she is finally given the opportunity to see his homeland—with Barana as her tour guide. But Barana has other plans: someone has been poaching turtle eggs, and she’s determined to catch them! Before long, Abby and Barana are both consumed by the mystery, chasing down suspects, gathering clues, and staking out the beach in the dead of night. . . . Will they find a way to stop the poachers before it’s too late?
A heart-pounding mystery with a hint of magic, María José Fitzgerald’s debut novel explores the power of friendship, community, and compassion to unite all living creatures.
About Honduran Author María José Fitzgerald
Get to know María José Fitzgerald a little bit more! Read an interview and a guest post. You´ll be glad you did!
Interview: From the Mixed Up Files
Guest Post: Centering Central America in Children's Fiction: A journey home, a guest post by María José Fitzgerald
To get a book published is not an easy task. It takes a lot of perseverance, strength and superb writing skills! So, if you are curious about Honduras, please purchase a copy of the book! I know my kids, especially my 5th grader will love this mystery set in the Honduran north coast. This is unprecedented for us and I look forward to reading it!
