ncarol.com - Children's Book Sends Readers on a Mayan Adventure

History and magic come alive in this charming middle grade story

PIKEVILLE, N.C. - ncarol.com -- This thrilling adventure sends Bubba and Squirt to Belize to solve the mystery of the disappearing artifacts. The fast pace makes Bubba and Squirt's Mayan Adventure a great choice for reluctant readers, but there's more than fun and games to be found. Readers are immersed in local folklore and Mayan and Spanish culture. Author Sherry Ellis also included a full glossary and recipes from the story. Additional activities and teacher resources are available at http://bubbaandsquirt.com. This riveting book reinforces what students learn in the classroom while entertaining them.

An ancient Mayan civilization!

That's what Bubba and Squirt find when they travel through the mysterious vortex for another wild adventure. There they meet archeologists who are unearthing priceless artifacts.

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But someone is stealing them. And an encounter with the Tate Duende awakens magic within Bubba. Throw in the mysterious Alux and a new discovery and things get sticky.

Will Bubba and Squirt solve the mystery, or will they be stuck forever in the jungles of Belize?

"Highly-recommended for fans of middle-grade Latin American fiction, fantasy, historical fiction, and Mayan Indian culture." - June McCrary Jacobs, author

"It is a very exciting book… It is right for middle-grade readers who aren't advanced but aren't just starting reading chapter books." – Kids Book Buzz, 5 stars

"Readers will be mesmerized by the story. They'll eagerly turn the pages to see what happens next." - children's author, Deanie Humphrys-Dunne

"From wild action to education to recipes, Ellis's Mayan Adventure brings
it all in this entertaining read." - Virginia Wright, author

Sherry Ellis is an award-winning author and professional musician who plays and teaches the violin, viola, and piano. When she is not writing or engaged in musical activities, she can be found doing household chores, hiking, or exploring the world. Ellis lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Bubba and Squirt's Mayan Adventure is available September 15, 2020 online, retail, and in all eBook formats. Published by Dancing Lemur Press, L.L.C. Juvenile Fiction - Action Adventure / Legends, Myths, Fables: Caribbean & Latin American / Fantasy & Magic. Trade paperback $7.95 ISBN 9781939844705, eBook $3.99 ISBN 9781939844712 http://DancingLemurPress.com