#Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series Book 4: The Case of the Brown Scraggly Dog

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Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series Books 1-6 on BMGN!

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Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series is Featured on BMGN this week!

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What is your MG/PT reading this summer?

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Books for MG/PT for fun summer reading!

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A World of Magic, Mystery and Fun for MG/PT/YA!

A World of Magic, Mystery and Fun for MG/PT/YA!

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Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series Book 4: The Case of the Brown Scraggly Dog - won a First Place Book Award with Top Shelf Awards!

Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series Book 4: The Case of the Brown Scraggly Dog – won a First Place Book Award with Top Shelf Awards!

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Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series Book 4: The Case of the Brown Scraggly Dog - My 14th Publication - December, 2016!

Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series Book 4: The Case of the Brown Scraggly Dog – My 14th Publication – December, 2016!

I will be featuring a different book in each of these posts until I have featured all 31 of my books. In this post the spotlight is on Mariah’s Revenge which was published in March of 2018. All my covers and illustrations are created by my talented husband, John.

This series was written for my two middle grandsons who love to read about mysteries. There are six books in this series and each…

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Book 4 of Mysteries for Boys & Girls for Great Summer Reading!

Book 4 of Mysteries for Boys & Girls for Great Summer Reading!

Here is Book 4 of the Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, The Case of the Brown Scraggly Dog. I will be sharing and showcasing all six books one at a time, each in their own post. If you haven’t read these yet please share with your MG/PT/YA for fun adventures in summer or anytime reading. This book was a finalist in the Red City Book Reviews Awards Contest.

I wrote this series for my two…

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Fantastic Red City Review of Book 4, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series!

Fantastic Red City Review of Book 4, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series!

I am thrilled to receive a fantastic review of Book 4, The Case of the Brown Scraggly Dog of Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series. Thank you, Red City Review! THE CASE OF THE BROWN SCRAGGLY DOG (DAVEY & DEREK JUNIOR DETECTIVES SERIES BOOK 4) BY JANICE SPINA

★★★★★  The Case of the Brown Scraggly Dog is the fourth entry in Janice Spina’s middle-grade series about twin detectives Derek and…

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This is my second Newsletter for 2017. This is my 2017 year in review.  

This newsletter is my way of keeping you in the loop of new books and happenings with Jemsbooks.

There have been some new additions and surprises to the Jemsbooks family since the last newsletter in July of 2017.

Broose the Moose on the Loose (children’s book) won a Pinnacle Book Achievement Award in August of 2017.

This was an exciting time for Jemsbooks to add another award to bring the total to eight.

Broose is about a lonely and sad moose who has no friends because he is different.

He is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble and other online stores.

Broose teaches children to accept others and to treat them with respect and kindness.

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My husband, John, is responsible for creating such colorful and eye-catching illustrations and covers. I am blessed to have such a talented husband and he works cheaply. LOL!

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All Jemsbooks carry life lessons –respect elders, respect each other, be kind and caring, listen to parents, elders, support anti-bullying, love one another, be patient, friends matter.

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In November of 2017 Book 5, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, The Case of the Sad Mischievous Ghost, won a Silver Medal in Authorsdb Cover Contest. Kudos to John for the beautiful cover! (Award total – 9)

This series has earned six awards alone (3 Pinnacle Book Awards, 2 Reader’s Favorite-HM & Silver Medal, 1 Authorsdb Silver Medal – Cover Contest)

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I celebrated five years blogging on WordPress! I celebrated by giving away two copies of my first novel, Hunting Mariah, to one winner in Canada and the other in the UK.

Congratulations to them both!

My husband, John, created a new cover for this novel. Here it is. The model is my lovely niece who was gracious enough to lend her beautiful face to the cover.

The original cover is not available online anymore. But I do have some copies left in my inventory if anyone would like to purchase one for $15.00 plus S&H.

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  I ran a Goodreads Giveaway from 11/20/17 to 12/20/17 and gave away three autographed copies of Book 4, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, The Case of the Brown Scraggly Dog.

Congratulations to the three winners from USA!

My current project is a new children’s book illustrated by John Spina about a Hermit Crab named Clarence Henry. It will have some special photos in the back showing Clarence Henry in action. Watch for a cover reveal coming soon!

Watch for this new book in January 2018!

John created a bookmark that I have been sharing around and give to anyone who orders books directly from me. Here is the two-sided colorful bookmark with children’s books on one side and middle-grade and 18+ books on the other.

If you would like to purchase books from me and receive a bookmark for each book, contact me at jjspina@myfairpoint.net.

Prices for 2018:

Children’s books are $12.00 + S&H

MG/PT/YA are $15.00 + S&H

18+ Books are $18.00 + S&H

Another project I am working on is a sequel to my first novel, Hunting Mariah. The sequel will pick up where the first one left off.

Watch for this sequel in January 2018 also.

Other new books coming in 2018 are:

Book 6 of Davey & Derek Junior Detectives

Book 1 & 2 of a mystery series for middle-grade/preteen/YA girls

A children’s book about a dog

Book 1-4 of Young Adult fantasy series in 2018 & 2019 & beyond!

There are always more stories running around in my head so there could be more!

PUBLICATIONS in 2017: 3 plus a new edition of first novel (goal was 5)

Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 5, The Case of the Sad Mischievous Ghost

Colby the Courageous Cat

Jeffrey the Jittery Giraffe

Hunting Mariah (new edition and cover)

Sequel to Mariah coming in January of 2018

New Children’s book – Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab coming in January of 2018!

ALSO COMING IN 2018:

New mystery series for girls  Books 1 & 2 (middle-grade/preteen/YA)

YA Fantasy Series Book 1

Book 6 of Davey & Derek Junior Detective Series

Another new children’s book

BOOKS READ AND REVIEWED ON GOODREADS FOR 2017:  101 out of 110 (Goal not met! Sigh!) I just may read another book before January 1, 2018!

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On my website you will find all my books for purchase, other authors’ books, and reviews of my books, Copy Editing Service, and news of more books and giveaways.

Books can be purchased from Website by clicking on book titles under covers on right.

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On my blog I write about my books, publishing, give helpful advice to new authors, and support fellow authors with guest posts and interviews, and talk about my travels.

Books can be purchased on Blog by clicking on covers to the right.

All Jemsbooks can be purchased at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and my website. Some books are now available at Walmart.com, Sears.com and other online stores.

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Barnes & Noble Page for children’s books:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Janice+Spina?_requestid=37810

Barnes & Noble Page for 18+ books:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/J.E.+Spina?_requestid=382874

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I love to hear from readers/fans and wholeheartedly welcome reviews!! They are like Christmas presents all year round!

I post reviews with your permission on my Blog. If you post a review, please share it with me and provide a photo of you holding the book. Contact me at jjspina@myfairpoint.net, if interested.

  Wishing you and yours a healthy & Happy New Year from my house to yours!

Thank you to God for all His blessings and enabling me to continue to do what I love to do!

Thank you all for your kind support and readership and for the wonderful reviews on Amazon, Goodreads and Barnes & Noble!

A special ‘thank you’ to all my online friends who have been so supportive of me in 2017 by reviewing my books, sharing my work on social media and on their blogs! I appreciate you and value your friendship! You all know who you are. I have listed many below but if I forgot anyone I apologize. I appreciate everything that you have done to make 2017 special for me.

Thank you to my wonderful Beta Readers, Michelle, Michele and Trish for all that you do to help make my books better.

Without your kind support and friendship I would not be able to do all that I do! 

Thank you to all the wonderful authors that did guest posts and interviews on Jemsbooks blog this year! It was a pleasure to have you here! I hope you will visit again soon!

Thank you to my husband, John, for being my content editor, illustrator, cover creator, top supporter and my rock in everything that I do. He is always there for me! I am blessed to have him!

READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR INTO 2018 WITH JEMSBOOKS.COM! 

Thank you for stopping by and for being part of my journey this year! I hope you will join me again in 2018! More books coming your way!

Happy Reading Everyone!

Blessings & hugs,

Janice Spina aka J.E. Spina

Year 2017 in Review! Happy New Year to all in 2018! This is my second Newsletter for 2017. This is my 2017 year in review.   This newsletter is my way of keeping you in the loop of new books and happenings with Jemsbooks.

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Read Victoria's 5-star review of The Case of the Brown Scraggly Dog by Janice Spina

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New Jemsbooks Available at Second Peek Children's Boutique!

New Jemsbooks Available at Second Peek Children’s Boutique!

Jemsbooks shelf at Second Peek Boutique

New Jemsbooks are now available at Second Peek Boutique, Colby the Courageous Cat and The Case of the Brown Scraggly Dog, Book 4, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series.

For those who do not live near please go to http://Amazon.com/author/janicespina7 or

If you are in the area of Hanover Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, stop in and check out the eclectic…

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BOOKS AND MORE BOOKS

I recently read the column of Drs. Oz & Roizen, titled Reading makes you healthier and happier. Here is partially what Drs. Oz & Roizen had to say.

…But neuromarketing researchers from the University of Sussex’s Mindlab found that reading an old-fashion, open-a-book-and-learn-something text (start with “You: The Owner’s Manual,” revised) or an escape-to-the-beach-novel (try James Michener’s “Hawaii”) for even six minutes a day is more relaxing than listening to music, taking a walk or even (these were English researchers) having a cup of tea. The study says getting into a good read eases muscle tension and slows down your heart rate. That dispels stress and makes your RealAge significantly younger!

In addition, reading keeps your brain sharp, improves sleep and makes you a more interesting social animal. Also, if you know someone, especially a child, who has difficulty with reading, spend some time with them and read aloud together. Lots of kids have a hard time learning to read, so if you’re a parent, grandparent or just a good neighbor, be aware and help them out. You’re giving a gift of learning. Traveling the world through the written word opens doors in the mind and in life?

I think the doctors have something here. In all of my posts I have encouraged parents, grandparents, caregivers, or anyone who knows children who need some help in reading, to read to them.  Not only children gain from this reading together but also the adult. Spending time reading to a child is more rewarding than one realizes. When children are reading on their own have them read to you. Reading out loud helps the child understand what he/she is reading and learn the correct sounds of words with your assistance.

There is nothing like the joy in a child’s face as he/she learns a new word and understands what the story is all about. I love to watch my grandson as I read to him. His face lights up and he tries to read along with me as young as he is at three. I am teaching him letters and he is so bright that he is soaking up the knowledge like a sponge. He loves for me to make up stories for him and he listens with wide eyes and a smile. I have been taking care of him since he was a baby and also my granddaughter who now is seven and in first grade.

With my own children I started reading to them early and singing too. They loved reading books and singing nursery rhymes. They still love to read and now encourage their own children (my five grandchildren) to read. I write for them all and they have become my inspiration to write more. My two middle grandsons are the inspiration for my middle-grade/preteen/young adult series, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Books 1-4. These award-winning books are available along with all Jemsbooks on Amazon and Barnes & Noble and Create Space and other online stores.

The Case of the Missing Cell Phone (Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 1)

The Case of the Mysterious Black Cat (Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 2)

The Case of the Magical Ivory Elephant (Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 3)

The Case of the Brown Scraggly Dog (Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 4)

Here are some reviews of the series.

The Great Mystery Solved! By Allen Smith on September 20, 2015 (*****) (Davey & Derek Junior Detectives, Book 1, The Case of the Missing Cell Phone)

Format: Paperback

When Christine Sander’s who is at Lindon Middle school has a cell phone that comes up missing, who would have thought that two twin fifth graders and their young assistant case worker would begin to solve this perplexing problem. Davey and Derek are twin brothers with personalities as different as night and day. Davey is more the intellectual and Derek more one that tests the limits of life – the daredevil type. Together they set out to solve this perplexing middle school crime, where yes, even the police get involved. With the help of their able-bodied assistant Mickey who is also known as CAT because he can sneak around with no one noticing him, and Kevin, who is a 6th grader the case gets underway at the school lunch table one day. This is a great read for middle school age students that will keep them entertained and guessing all along as to who stole the phone. My nephew would love this book!

If you want to have fun and make wonderful memories, read to your children, and later on have them read to you too. Spread the word about Reading and how it may make you healthier and wiser.

  By Robert on September 1, 2015 (*****) (Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 2, The Case of the Mysterious Black Cat)

Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase

Being a grandparent and an avid reader I am always on the lookout for good clean books for my grandkids. Davey and Derek’s Aunt and Uncle settle in town after years of worldly travel, but there is something different about the Aunt that sets her apart from most Aunts – she is a good witch blessed with the gift of magic – one of which is her long deceased cat whose aura lives on in a crystal ball and still tries to help people. Davey and Derek learn they to have a few magical powers of their own one of which is the cat trying to communicate with them and warn them one of their friends is going to get into serious trouble. The question is can they use this magic and prevent a catastrophe? Cute story – clean- refreshing – and not preachy. The Case of the Mysterious Black Cat will keep a young mind intrigued and reading way past their bedtime.

By Lorraine Price on August 30, 2016 (*****) (Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 3, The Case of the Magical Ivory Elephant)

Format: Kindle Edition

Davey & Derek are twin brothers who are celebrating their 11th birthday. They share a gift between themselves called, “twin telepathy.�� They also have an aunt named, “Gigi, who happens to be a witch with magical powers. She helps the boys to understand that they have powers of their own and teaches them how to use them.

A theft occurs at a local museum and Davey & Derek decide to use their talents to find the answers to the burglary.

Full of magic and mystery, intrigue and excitement. Such a cute story!

Janice has a theme throughout her book and that is to teach kids how to be polite, kind, and sensitive to other’s feelings.

This is the third in a series of books that she has written and can be enjoyed by itself or as a complete set. Give your child the gift of reading!

By Michele Rolfe on January 1, 2017 (*****) (Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 4, The Case of the Brown Scraggly Dog)

Format: Paperback

The twins are learning a new magic spell & stumble on the Mystery of the brown scraggly dog! The dog has blood on its paw & the clues seem to lead to someone being injured. What Davey & Derek find is NOT what they thought! Love the twists this takes. Very good again, Janice! I am giving an honest review for a copy of the book as an advance reader.

HAPPY READING!  REMEMBER: READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY!  READ AND SOAR WITH JEMSBOOKS!

Thank you for stopping by!

Blessings and hugs!

Janice

Does Reading Make You Healthier and Happier? BOOKS AND MORE BOOKS I recently read the column of Drs. Oz & Roizen, titled Reading makes you healthier and happier.