Under the Bottle Bridge

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In the tradition of Counting by 7s and Three Times Lucky, critically acclaimed author Jessica Lawson returns with her fourth whimsical, lyrical, and heartfelt middle grade novel about a girl whos desperately trying to keep her life together, when everything seems to be falling apart.

In the weeks leading up to Gilbreth, New Yorks annual AutumnFest, twelve-year-old woodcraft legacy Minna Treat is struggling with looming deadlines, an uncle trying to hide Very Bad News, and a secret personal quest. When she discovers mysterious bottle messages under one of the villages 300-year-old bridges, she cant help but wonder whos leaving them, what they mean, and, most importantlycould the messages be for her

Along with best friend Crash and a mystery-loving newcomer full of suspicious theories, Minna is determined to discover whether the bottles are miraculously leading her toward the long-lost answers shes been looking for, or drawing her into a disaster of historic proportions.

Reviews

"Lawson creates an engaging cast of characters . . . not every mystery is resolved, but readers will likely still be pleased with the outcome." -- Kirkus Reviews * 6/15/17 *
"Beautifully written, with vivid characters, this exploration of family and friendship shines from the first page...Give to fans of Holly Goldberg Sloans Counting By 7s." * School Library Journal *
"Hand this to fans of Turnages Three Times Lucky." * BCCB *

Author Bio

Jessica Lawson is the author ofThe Actual & Truthful Adventures of Becky Thatcher, a book thatPublishers Weeklycalled a delightfully clever debut in a starred review, andNooks & Crannies, a Junior Library Guild Selection and recipient of three starred reviews. She is also the author ofWaiting for Augusta, Under the Bottle Bridge, and How to Save a Queendom. You can visit her at JessicaLawsonBooks.com.