A SIBA Okra Pick for Best Southern-flavored Literature
[A] lively cast rich with heartfelt emotion . . . wit propels this fast-paced treasure-hunt tale into a pitch-perfect delight . . . if [readers] can get through the end without welling up, they're tougher than most--it's absolutely worth the wait.--Kirkus,
starred review "Turnage's fine-tuned talent for storytelling is as evident as her understated, irrepressible humor and her creative ability to turn a phrase . . . The large, intergenerational cast of idiosyncratic characters enriches this first-person narrative at every turn. Amusing, dramatic, and tender."--
Booklist,
starred review "Every volume a standout, the
Mo and Dale Mysteries series ends on as high a note--just as it began. Turnage delivers, once again, a fast-paced adventure with a cast of characters who are as real as they are quirky and laugh-out-loud dialog. . . . Readers of character-driven novels filled with humor will be thrilled by this smart and sweet series, start to finish."--
VOYA,
starred review
PRAISE FOR THREE TIMES LUCKY
- Newbery Honor
- New York Times bestseller
- Edgar Award Finalist
- EB White Read-Aloud Award Honor Book
What do you get when you combine
Because of Winn-Dixie's heart with the mystery and action of
Holes? . . . Mo LoBeau is destined to become a standout character in children's fiction.--
Kirkus, starred review Here is a writer who has never met a metaphor or simile she couldn't put to good use.--
Publishers Weekly,
starred review Turnage's lively novel features a distinctive voice and a community of idiosyncratic characters.--
Booklist,
starred review The heroine of Sheila Turnage's Three Times Lucky is so plucky that young readers may wish she lived next door.--
Wall Street Journal A literary descendant of Scout Finch of To Kill a Mockingbird--Mo LoBeau announces this novel's mystery from behind the counter of the Tupelo Diner: 'There's been a murder and we're out of soup.'--
Newsday PRAISE FOR
THE GHOSTS OF TUPELO LANDING -
New York Times bestseller The perspicacious Mo LoBeau is at it again! . . . humor and action abound.--
School Library Journal,
starred review Just as its predecessor did, this sequel shines thanks to Turnage's deft, lyrical language and engaging characters.--
Kirkus,
starred review Turnage's ability to create convincing characters and her colorful use of language combine to make this a fresh, droll, rewarding trip to Tupelo Landing.--
Booklist,
starred review The budding detective has clearly taken to heart something her foster mother always emphasizes: 'All the world's a stage, sugar, so hop on up there.'--
Publishers Weekly,
starred review A rollicking sequel.--
Wall Street Journal PRAISE FOR
THE ODDS OF GETTING EVEN With her mix of homespun humor, well-plotted mystery, and delicious characterization . . . Turnage's tale is full of heart.--
Kirkus,
starred review Another rewarding adventure . . . narrated by Mo in her distinctive, imaginative voice. The writing lulls you with laughter, then occasionally blindsides you with unexpected tenderness.--
Booklist,
starred review Well crafted, with fast pacing; readers will gallop through the nonstop action to a satisfying conclusion. A must-read for fans of the first two volumes, and a rewarding adventure all on its own.--
School Library Journal Turnage's rich voice, abundance of heart, and wicked sense of humor handle the dynamics of the town with verve . . . [A] clever, sweet, laugh-out-loud funny series.--VOYA
Friendship prevails in this fine novel . . . There's a complexity to the characters, from mean-as-a-snake Macon to drop-dead-handsome Lavender, all carefully developed throughout the series, creating a terrific read.--
Horn Book A rousing tale of action, adventure, and intrigue. . . . So sit back and enjoy a well-told yarn that is sure to please readers of all ages.--SLC
About the Author
Sheila Turnage grew up on a farm in eastern North Carolina. A graduate of East Carolina University, she authored two nonfiction books and one picture book before she started writing about Mo LoBeau and Dale. Three Times Lucky is a Newbery Honor book, a New York Times bestseller, an Edgar Award Finalist, an E. B. White Read-Aloud Honor book, and was included on seven Best Book of the Year lists. The Ghosts of Tupelo Landing, the follow-up to Three Times Lucky, has so far garnered five starred reviews. Today Sheila lives on a farm with her husband, a smart dog, a dozen chickens, and a flock of guineas.