Dothan Native Featured in New Children’s Mystery The Zany Zoo Mystery Starring Avery Lamb
Dothan, Alabama – Gallopade International announced today the publication of The Zany Zoo Mystery by Carole Marsh. The title will be Number 2 in the Awesome Mystery series of the Carole Marsh Mysteries for reader’s ages 7–14.
“Can I be a character in one of your books?” is the question the award-winning children’s author is asked most frequently. Over 25 years ago when Marsh started writing mysteries she featured real kids in her books, including her children and their friends. That tradition continues today with her grandchildren and other kids such as many selected from applications sent to her fan club website, www.carolemarshmysteries.com. Avery Lamb, daughter of Joey and Mary Lamb of Dothan, is the most recent young person to be featured.
Avery has been waiting on pins & needles to share the book with her friends in Dothan. “I was able to meet Ms. Marsh,” Avery reports. “She knew I liked animals and adventures so The Zany Zoo Mystery was a perfect book for me!” Marsh adds, “Avery is an avid mystery book reader and an ideal character for me to write about. I am very excited the book is published so everyone in Dothan will also know what a great “character” Avery is!”
Carole Marsh Mysteries include a number of internationally popular series. The Real Kids/Real Places series includes books set in some of America’s most famous locations, including Disney World, New York City, and Hershey, Pennsylvania. These highly respected educational titles are widely used in elementary and middle schools across the U.S., and are popular in reading programs and book clubs. The books are also part of the Accelerated Reader program.
Midwest Book Review recently called Carole Marsh Mysteries, “a true gem of original, informative and entertaining storytelling.” And, Christian School Products Magazine says that the mysteries “are a great way to incorporate reading into other curriculum areas. Boy and girl characters in every story make these suitable for all kids.”
Carole Marsh is also the creator of the Alabama State Experience series, which include quality educational books, workbooks, maps, CD-ROMs and other materials widely used by elementary schools in Alabama. The products are correlated to the state of Alabama’s educational standards.
Gallopade International, established in 1979, is a leader in the production of curriculum and supplementary educational materials. In 2003, the National School Supply and Equipment Association awarded Gallopade their Excellence in Education award.
Look for The Zany Zoo Mystery at Teacher Tools in Dothan. For further information call 800-536-2438 or visit www.carolemarshmysteries.com.
