Secrets of Tamarind

"This is a great adventure that sets the stage for a third book in the series." --"School Library Journal" Praise for Nadia Aguiar and "The Lost Island of Tamarind """ "The book's magic...lies in Aguiar's precise, often lyrical descriptions. A native and resident of Bermuda, she writes with authority about daily life in the tropics....Aguiar uses her knack for realistic details equally well in the magical parts.... 'The Lost Island of Tamarind' has a gentle spirit, tempering its dangers with warmth."--"The New York Times Book Review""" "Aguiar's exciting debut novel is a cross between "Peter P"an and "Lost..."Developed with seeming ease, each new character advances the plot logically and fluidly. The storytelling, intricate as it is, builds to a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. All signs point to a sequel--one that readers won't want to miss."--"Publishers Weekly, "starred review"" "Each detail of this fantasy is crafted with care; readers will be drawn into this dangerous, magical world where anything is possible and nothing can be fully explained...Young people will be transported to a world so different from the one they currently inhabit, following along as Maya and Simon escape their adversaries and struggle to survive in this hostile land."--"School Library Journal" "Stranded on a lost island, a teen faces nail-biting adventures searching for her missing parents in this fantasy cliffhanger.... As she bounces from one adventure to the next, Maya forgets all about having a normal life and longs just to have her family reunited. Spunky kids, perilous pursuits and marine mystery make for a smashing good read."--"Kirkus Reviews"