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The Legend of Zoey

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Alternating stories of Zoey, a contemporary girl who is transported back to the world of 1811, where she must save Prudence and Prudence's mother before a major eathquake destroys the area they live in, and Prudence, who is confused by this girl who appears out of nowhere, wears pants, and can't chop wood. Both girls are brought to life by Ms. Moonshower, and both of their worlds shine clearly and accurately. Zoey and Prudence share the need for their families to be closer together, and the resolution of their stories is positive, and may encourage students to ask about their own family history. A wonderful first novel!

Based in Tennessee history with a healthy dose of Native American legend, The Legend of Zoey is told with a light and humorous voice in the main character that modern readers will easily relate to. 14-year-old Zoey Lennon Saffron Smith-Jones is the tech-junkie daughter of divorced flower children who gets zapped - literally - back in time to the early 1800s while on a school field trip. She was headed to Reelfoot Lake with her class to study the lake that was formed after a series of massive earthquakes forced the Mississippi to run backwards and devestated the region. And yeah, you guessed it, she lands in the region shortly before the catastrophic events take place. The family who finds her (a girl named Prudence and her mother, Grace) take her in, thinking she's an escaped white captive of one of the local tribes. She's got to figure out how to get them out of the area, warn the local tribal chief for whom Reelfoot Lake was named, and get herself home, but when the earthquakes start, she's more concerned about survival than getting home. She finds herself caught up in the birth of a legend, but will she live to tell the tale? Read on! A great adventure for girls and boys alike, ages 10+. This would be a GREAT addition to every middle school classroom library in Tennessee.

Fun book with lots of surprises!

Zoey's school field trip turns into a thrilling adventure back in time where she helps her own ancestors and struggles to survive in a terrifying earthquake (based on a real earthquake).

THE LEGEND OF ZOEY is a wonderful blend of historial Native American lore, time travel, interesting facts about a little known earthquake and lots of adventure. Teachers and librarians will find this book a great choice for read alouds; educational plus exciting with a powerful ending.

Don't miss this terrific book!

If you're a fan of Back to the Future, you will LOVE this book. When Zoey is transported back in time, she shakes up history while experiencing the earthquakes of 1811! The chapters alternate between modern day Zoey and her 1800's friend, Prudence. This is one fun, entertaining book that would make a fabulous movie!

In this survival story of two girls - modern-day Zoey and 19th century settler Pru - readers will experience the disasters of West Tennessee during 1811 when earthquakes destroyed the land, as well as Pru's home.

Zoey has been transported from modern day to 1811 and must deal with fear, homesickness, and a primitive lifestyle where her cell phone doesn't work. Not only does she wonder how she will ever return home, she remembers her history lessons about those very earthquakes causing the land to flood and create a lake where Pru's family lives. Can Zoey save Pru and her family? How? Will Pru ever believe her story?

Readers will feel captivated by this riveting book and will not want to put it down.

Genetta Adair

I loved meeting Zoey Saffron Lennon Smith-Jones. She's a spunky girl with a contemporary voice who finds herself at a unique place in time and history and who, literally, confronts her own destiny. This is a real page turner, with colorful and lively language and nonstop action. I read Legend of Zoey aloud to my son and it was so enjoyable for both of us--we especially loved the earthquake scenes. . .frighteningly realistic!

The Legend of Zoey is the first book that I haven't had to harrass my 10 year old son to read so naturally, I had to read it for myself. I loved it! Ms. Moonshower brought Zoey and Pru to life in a fun and educational story. The time-travel and real history, as well as the non-stop action appealed to my son. I enjoyed the way the girls interacted and that Ms. Moonshower dealt with several sensitive topics (divorce, racism, family issues) in a thought-provoking, but not preachy way. I highly recommend this book!! As a matter of fact, my 12 year old daughter is getting ready to read it next! I'm looking forward to seeing more of Candie Moonshower's work in the future!!

Kids turn off your cell phones and hang our your Do Not Disturb sign. Once you start reading The Legend of Zoey you won't want to put it down until the last page. You will be caught up with Zoey and her travel back in time, how she copes with life without all the 21st century conveniences she is use to. On top of that she has to save Pru and her mother from an impending flood. Tons of action on every page will keep you glued to the book until you read- The End

Zoey is a typical seventh grade girl when it comes to loving her cell phone and hating the fact her parents might get a divorce. Then a freak accident throws her back 200 years in time, dumping Zoey in rural Tennessee just in time for the devastating New Madrid earthquake of 1811. After Zoey meets Prudence, a pioneer girl her own age, and Kalopin, a brave Chickasaw warrior, she learns to measure quality of life in new and deeper ways. Author Candie Moonshower draws on stories from her Native American grandmother to add depth and passion to this winning story, which incorporates humor alongside moments of high drama. THE LEGEND OF ZOEY is sure to please middle-grade students and other readers.

This story has so much to offer. I love history. It's here. Time travel.It's here. Adventure.It's here. Humor. It's here. Relationships with texture. It's here. This is a magnificent book! You will find this to be a very enjoyable read. I can hardly wait to read Candie's next novel.