Summer Island ~ A Karst in Kweilin (May 2011)
Just when the children are settling into their surprise trip to China, events take a turn for the worse. Someone is plundering ancient temples and that's only the tip of the karst! With no adults around, the children embark on their own investigation. What they find will break their hearts and change their lives forever.
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Reviews
"This book, being the third in the Summer Island series, is just as amazing as the first and second book! I had the privilege of being taught in fifth grade by the author herself, Robin Russell. She is an awesome writer and I hope she keeps writing."
Summer Island ~ A Jail for Justice (May 2010)
How much should a man's freedom weigh? It has been ten years since the crime shocked the small island community. Now strange clues are appearing and it looks as if justice might not have been served after all. Once again the children have found themselves neck-deep in mystery ~ and this time it's personal.
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Reviews
"In the midst of wars and oil spills, comes this tale of A Jail for Justice. In it five children, using their wits and wisdom, uncover an old injustice and reunite a family. The adults in the book form a non-interfering backdrop. The reader spends time primarily with these young people who gather together each summer to renew their friendships and discover truths about the world. The mystery begins with a sealed box that has sat in an empty house for ten years. What it contains begins the journey. Highly recommended. Those who have read the first book in the series, Summer Island - A Prince in Peril, will want to continue the relationship with Seymour, Zoe, Dinora, Daniel, and Greta. After reading the first two books, one will be anxious for Summer Island - A Karst in Kweilin."
"A thrilling fiction story for anyone who happens to pick it up - focused with children yet substantial for any adult. A mystery that shouldn't be missed! Ingenious puzzles...amazing plot twists...A Jail for Justice is the book to read!"
Summer Island ~ A Prince in Peril (June 2009)
When the five children arrive to spend the summer with Tia on The Island, international intrigue and adventure are the last things on their minds. But there is an unexpected guest and curious events unfold. Strangers in town are asking questions and someone is watching the house. How long before the five wonder — is this boy more than what he seems?
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Reviews
"They wanted a fun time away from the alternative of camp. A Prince in Peril: Summer Island tells the story of five friends whose summer island vacation is interrupted by a fleeing African prince, who is in fear of his life after his parents were killed and overthrown. Now the perpetrators pursue him, and five friends are this young prince's only hope. A Prince in Peril is a riveting tale for young readers."
-Midwest Book Review
"What a thoroughly pleasurable reading experience. It has been a long time since I've felt so absorbed by a story."
"This book has everything I used to love in a book: bright, adventurous kids in an unusual setting, a code to break while the deadline looms, a secret cave, and mystery."
"This is a captivating novel, great for age 8-88. Robin paints a great picture of a band of fearless kids off on an action-filled summer adventure."
"My 9 year old daughter and I read this book together. She loved it and so did I. Often my husband and I trade off reading aloud, but I wouldn't share this one with him as I wanted to hear the whole story. My daughter couldn't wait for our next read. When is Summer Island II coming out?"
"This is just a FUN read!! ...well written, interesting characters, and a very interesting plot which is everything I like in a book. It's a timeless story that could take place in almost any time period, but my guess is sometime in the 1960's. It deals with a group of children and youth of various backgrounds and cultures, who are brought together by an unusual woman on an island in Maine. It has mystery, adventure, and is a good read for all ages. Bravo Ms. Russell!! I hope there is more to come from this author."
"I would heartily recommend Summer Island - A Prince in Peril. It has a great cast of characters who find adventure on an island in Maine - without electronic devices of any kind! They model for the reader the joy of time out-of-doors, books galore, and building friendships. In the midst of this they face great challenges and have to work together. Highly recommended!"
"Reading this book brought back those times but with a little more adventure then we knew. Readers be forewarned, Summer Island - Prince in Peril is a mystery. You may not be able to put it down! I look forward to reading it to my grandchildren as we sit together in the dusk of summer."
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