AUSTIN, Texas (MMD Newswire) June 24, 2009 -- Full of puzzles, riddles and anagrams, Alexander Hickory by Emily Kieson is the story of a bold little orphan who discovers that her last connection to her family is the mysterious house where she lives and works.
Family, fate and mystery collide in Kieson's mystery, Alexander Hickory. When Alex's grandfather dies, she is left an orphan. The only way to save her grandfather's house and discover her family's secrets is to find the treasure he has hidden in the mansion. First, she will have to out-maneuver the evil tenants of the house, who want to stop her at any cost.
Meant to be as educational as it is entertaining, Alexander Hickory urges kids to decode the clues the book provides and help Alex prevail. In addition, discussion, reading and research questions can be found at the book's website, redboxpress.com. "One part Cinderella, one part National Treasure, this novel will entertain tween readers with myriad riddles and brain teasers to solve along with the protagonist. Alex's plucky determination to outwit the usurping adults will endear her to adults and children alike," says young adult author Amy Treadwell.
For more information or to request a free review copy, members of the press can contact the author at redboxpress@gmail.com. Alexander Hickory is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.
About the Author
Author, illustrator and screenwriter Emily Kieson earned a degree in ecology from Rutgers University. After spending time in the Peace Corps on Mauritania, she began writing scripts. A judge for the Austin Film Festival for the last three years, she currently lives in Austin.
MEDIA CONTACT
Emily Kieson
Email: redboxpress@gmail.com
Phone: 512-517-5227
Web: www.redboxpress.com
www.emilykieson.com
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