Product Description
by Kelly Jones (Author)
Nora loves a good mystery-particularly when she can solve it. Bright and fun-loving, Nora lives her 6th grade life worrying about tests, asthma, friends, cheerleading tryouts, and boys. Of course she's always on the lookout for the next mystery and this time she's found it! Will Nora find the trophy in time for the big game? Will Nora find out who stole the test? Will Zander finally notice his biggest fan? Come with Nora as she tries to solve the mystery of the championship trophy and the stolen test. Meet her friends Pep and Diva, and her arch nemesis, Candice, the most popular girl in the school. And let's not forget Zander, the basketball star who makes her heart skip a beat.
Author Biography
Born and raised in Ohio, Kelly Jones and moved to Texas at 17. Though she has spent most of her adult life in the field of Ophthalmology, she realized that dedicating her life to writing for children is her true passion. Kelly began embarking on her dream by writing the wildly popular children's series, "The Adventure Tree." She quickly garnered national attention and praise for the inspiring and encouraging messages that her books had to offer. Realizing that she wanted to reach out to a larger audience, she began creating her newest series Notorious Nora. "We all have a moral obligation to touch the life of a child in a positive way. They are our future. I truly believe that we can change the world through them. My work is about more than just entertaining children, but it's about helping kids deal with everyday experiences. "I wrote Notorious Nora to embrace, encourage and entertain the middle reader. I want to make sure that every child from every race and religion can enjoy it." Her ultimate goal for Notorious Nora is to see it turned into a movie. Kelly believes in giving back and serves her community by volunteering in programs dedicated to serving children. She also donates a portion of the proceeds from sales of her books to various children's organizations. Kelly resides in the Houston, Texas area with her husband of twelve years, Scott, and their two terrific children, Caitlin and Ryan. For more information about Kelly and her books, visit her website at www.theadventuretree.com.
