Wild, brave Tempest wants summer to last forever. Her calm, timid sister, Serena, can't wait for the start of the new school year. On the first day, Tempest decides to skip fourth grade, seek adventure by using magic to sprout wings, and fly away to exotic places. As she waves good-bye, Serena promises to save her sister's seat on the bus. Will Tempest make it home? Can Serena keep her promise? As each sister battles bullies, disasters, and loneliness, they discover they're more alike than they know. The Adventures of Tempest & Serena is that rare mix: a suspenseful yet charming chapter book for ages 7 and up.
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Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Marty Mokler Banks has been writing professionally for adults and children for 30 years. Her children's picture book, The Splatters Learn Some Manners (Harvest House Publishers, June 2009), was honored as a 2010 Colorado Book Award nominee for Children's Literature. Marty also is the co-author of the travel book, Insiders' Guide to Colorado Springs (Globe Pequot Publishers, August 2011). Marty has written for some of America's largest corporations and small businesses, international magazines and literary journals. She has a degree in Journalism from the University of Colorado-Boulder and attended the University of Iowa Writer’s Workshop. Visit her at www.MartyMoklerBanks.com.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I love finding books that have just the right combination of action, reality, humor, and imagination. I read Tempest and Serena to my granddaughters - one who happens to be Miss Adventurous and one who happens to approach life with a bit more caution. This book kept them both enthralled. We read the story outside on a cool summer's evening, snuggling on chaise lounges and reading by flashlight. Wonderful memory makers, books like this. Now I have to order my own copy since I promised this one as a gift to the girls.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Teresa
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought and read this book for my grandchildren. I thought it was delightful. My granddaughters are going to love it when I read it
to them. The story was well written and exciting for children.
to them. The story was well written and exciting for children.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By aHarp
Format:Paperback
Whimsical, but so endearing that it's believable--reminiscent of "My Father's Dragon." I'm a mother to two girls under six and, while picture books are great, we are always looking for a chapter book to fill our bedtime reading needs. While it's a book probably written with older kids in mind, it fits the bill perfectly for us--exciting with manageable chapter lengths and cute illustrations.
While the story is fun and easy for an attention-span-challenged kid to follow, it quietly presents ethical challenges, choices and solutions. The importance of family and sisterhood. The value of experiencing different cultures. The joys and downfalls of hopping the fence to eat the greener grass. Facing and conquering our greatest fears.
Fabulous work, and it's good for boys and girls. I'll be buying this one for the nieces and nephews. Can't wait to see more!
While the story is fun and easy for an attention-span-challenged kid to follow, it quietly presents ethical challenges, choices and solutions. The importance of family and sisterhood. The value of experiencing different cultures. The joys and downfalls of hopping the fence to eat the greener grass. Facing and conquering our greatest fears.
Fabulous work, and it's good for boys and girls. I'll be buying this one for the nieces and nephews. Can't wait to see more!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
The adventure
This is a good book because they have lots of adventures. I recommend this book for people who love adventures.
Published 22 days ago by Mary Polivick
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful adventure!
As an educator I am always looking for books that kids cannot put down (or stop listening to when read out loud.) This book has it all! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dog Lover Times Two
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Peregrine
What a treasure to have a neighbor who is a published children's books author so that my grandchild has the opportunity to read and learn from people whom we know and cherish! Read more
Published 2 months ago by De
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Cute, Inspiring and Sweet!
I got this book to read out loud with my niece. We just finished it and we both loved it. She loved the sister/friends drama and also the parts about Hong Kong and the horse race. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jennie Marts
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Fun read for kids
We read this book out loud before bed and both my 7 and 10 year old loved it. Marty Banks has created fun, likable characters in Tempest and Serena. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Michelle Major
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Great
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Published 4 months ago by Daniel Lewis
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The kids loved it,
This writer is deep and caring. The illustration's were cute. Your 7-9 year old's will love it. Mine did. Marty Mokler Banks gets it,
Published 4 months ago by debbie comito
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun Entertainment, Big Lessons
My cousin got this as a present for Christmas. She sat and read it three days straight (a record), then pestered me to read it out loud with her for her second time through. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Chelsea
5.0 out of 5 stars
Its a hit!
I bought this book directly from the author for my daughter who is 4 and my nieces and nephews all 4 to 7 years old. It's a hit to say the least!! Read more
Published 4 months ago by tsbrown
4.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing
Funny my name is Serena and I love school but other than that I really enjoyed this book
It is amazing.
It is amazing.
Published 4 months ago by Serena
More About the Author
Marty Mokler Banks writes for the travel and business worlds, but is most passionate about her work in children's fiction. She received a B.S. in journalism from the University of Colorado-Boulder and attended the University of Iowa Writer's Workshop. An active member of the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI), Marty lives in Colorado with her family and dogs.
Marty welcomes comments and feedback via Amazon's reviews and likes to hear directly from readers through her website, www.MartyMoklerBanks.com
Marty welcomes comments and feedback via Amazon's reviews and likes to hear directly from readers through her website, www.MartyMoklerBanks.com
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