The Girl from Felony Bay - Softcover

"Thompson's children's book debut offers mystery and adventure, while simultaneously exploring the far reach of history, justice, race, and family. An ethically nuanced and suspenseful whodunit."--Publishers Weekly

"A tale bursting with intrigue and adventure finds its setting deep in the South Carolina Lowcountry. A successful turn by a promising new author."--Kirkus Reviews

"A character in itself, the South Carolina setting is fully realized with the danger and beauty of its swampy backwoods a factor in every chapter. Future fans of Grisham will find this immensely satisfying, as will readers who were enchanted by Turnage's Three Times Lucky."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"The story never forgets that at its center is a little girl who has lost everything and is more determined than even Nancy Drew."--Booklist

"Thompson takes Southern gothic tropes and incorporates them into a fast-paced mystery with subplots that tackle tough issues."--School Library Journal

"The Girl from Felony Bay is a lovely story. J.E. Thompson has created a wonderful, honest character with a pitch-perfect young girl's voice. Abbey Force's tale will draw any reader in as she unravels long-buried mysteries and struggles to come to terms with the South's dark past."--Katie Crouch, New York Times bestselling author of Girls in Trucks

"I was enthralled by this tale. It's lyrical, touching, and beautifully written. A great debut."--Bernard Cornwell, author of The Winter King

Thompson s children s book debut offers mystery and adventure, while simultaneously exploring the far reach of history, justice, race, and family. An ethically nuanced and suspenseful whodunit. --Publishers Weekly"

A tale bursting with intrigue and adventure finds its setting deep in the South Carolina Lowcountry. A successful turn by a promising new author. --Kirkus Reviews"

A character in itself, the South Carolina setting is fully realized with the danger and beauty of its swampy backwoods a factor in every chapter. Future fans of Grisham will find this immensely satisfying, as will readers who were enchanted by Turnage s Three Times Lucky. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"