Author's New Book Receives a Warm Literary Welcome

Readers' Favorite announces the review of the Children - Non-Fiction book "Rachel and Sammy's Prairie Partner" by Jannifer Powelson, currently available at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0F197TM79.

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"Reviewed By S. Mathur for Readers' Favorite

Rachel and Sammy’s Prairie Partner, with photographs and text by Jannifer Powelson, is a book to treasure. This field guide to the plants of the Midwestern prairie complements the author’s earlier Rachel Raccoon and Sammy Skunk picture book series for young children. It is intended for older children, but makes a wonderful introduction to native prairie, woodland edge, savanna, and wetland plants for readers of all ages. There are 270 species listed here, with beautiful photographs of each. For easy identification, there are sections on Grasses, Orange and Red, Purple and Pink, White and Cream, and Yellow and Gold blooms. Alongside photographs of each plant, there are details with the common and scientific names, bloom color, height, bloom dates, and fun facts about preferred habitat, scent, uses, etc. 

Rachel and Sammy’s Prairie Partner by Jannifer Powelson does a wonderful job of communicating her love of the prairie and, at the same time, educating readers about the plants they will find there. It would make a good reference to take along on a nature walk or camping trip, or just to browse in a quiet hour. The photographs capture the simple beauty of the wild grasses and flowers. Powelson’s voice of experience, cautioning that there are always variations and exceptions in the natural world, will be helpful when encountering plants in their native habitat. This book would be a good tool for educators and parents, a handy reference guide, and a beautiful gift for readers and nature lovers of all ages. Highly recommended."

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Eklund Publishing recently released the tenth book in Jannifer Powelson's Nature Station Mystery Series, Turkey Trot.

When the Nature Station holds its first ever Wild Turkey Trot race on Thanksgiving morning, things start off with the bang of the starting gun but end up with the murder of one of the racers. Kristen Stevenson and her friends are on the case before the first bite of Thanksgiving dinner is gobbled up, but before long, the investigation gives them a bad case of indigestion.

Between family members who aren't being truthful and a few questionable relationships, things aren’t what they seem. But who had a strong enough motive to kill the runner? Kristen races to solve the case, trying to stay one step ahead of the killer. As she crosses the finish line, will the murderer finish her off, too?

Copies of this book are available, along with Powelson’s other titles, online and from several local retailers.

Print ISBN: 979-8268530902

304 Pages

Print Edition: $13.95 

Kindle Edition: $4.99

Audiobook Edition: $4.99

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Come celebrate the release of the newest book in the Nature Station Mystery Series at upcoming book events. Details will follow.

Updated Junior Field Guides

Eklund Publishing recently released updated editions of Rachel and Sammy's Nature Notes and Rachel and Sammy's Prairie Partner by Jannifer Powelson.  

Rachel and Sammy's Nature Notes is a junior field guide that will help children learn all about the Midwestern natural world. Kids can hike along with Rachel Raccoon and Sammy Skunk to discover fifty-four spring woodland wildflowers and forty-one butterfly species in this colorful and easy to use photographic nature guide.

Print ISBN: 979-8-314573-54-9

110 Pages

Print Edition: $19.95 

Kindle Edition: $7.99

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Rachel and Sammy's Prairie Partner is a junior field guide that will help children learn all about the Midwestern natural world. Kids can hike along with Rachel Raccoon and Sammy Skunk to discover 242 native prairie, woodland edge, savanna, and wetland species in this colorful and easy to use photographic nature guide.

Print ISBN: 979-8-312301-07-6

254 Pages

Print Edition: $31.95 

Kindle Edition: $8.99

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Copies of this book are available, along with Powelson’s other titles, online and from several local retailers. 

Stay tuned for information on upcoming nature programs and book events to celebrate the release of the updated Rachel and Sammy's Nature Notes and Rachel and Sammy's Prairie Partner. 

North Shore Explore

Eklund Publishing recently released the tenth book in Jannifer Powelson's Nature Station Mystery Series, North Shore Explore.   

When Kristen Stevenson and her husband, Brett, travel to Northern Minnesota for Brett’s family reunion they are excited to spend a fun-filled weekend exploring Lake Superior’s gorgeous North Shore in between family gatherings. But plans go awry when the black sheep of the family crashes the reunion, only to turn up dead the next day. Kristen wonders if his death was accidental or if it was a result of foul play. Either way, something smells fishy in the greatest of lakes.

Escape to the Northwoods and experience breathtaking views as Kristen and Brett work to solve the mystery while they try to keep family drama to a minimum.

BONUS - Photos taken by the author on her trips to Minnesota are included at the end of most chapters to help you explore the North Shore!

Copies of this book are available, along with Powelson’s other titles, online and from several local retailers.

Print ISBN: 979--8-30750-638-7

306 Pages

Print Edition: $13.95 

Kindle Edition: $4.99

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Come celebrate the release of the newest book in the Nature Station Mystery Series at upcoming spring book events. Details will follow.

Summer Solstice

Eklund Publishing recently released the ninth book in Jannifer Powelson's Nature Station Mystery Series, Summer Solstice.   

Kristen Stevenson is excited to host the first ever Midsommar Garden Festival at the Nature Station. Even though preparations are made, the weather is warm and sunny, and crowds are flocking to the festival, the festival committee chairperson is raining on their parade. When she later turns up dead, Kristen and her friends not only work to continue with festival duties but also start looking into the committee chairperson’s death.

Was a disgruntled committee member to blame, or is the culprit closer to home? As Kristen asks questions around Eklund and digs up clues, she races to figure out whodunnit without getting done in herself.

Copies of this book are available, along with Powelson’s other titles, online and from several local retailers. 

Print ISBN:  979-8-324819-77-4

312 Pages

Print Edition: $12.95 

Kindle Edition: $4.99

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Come celebrate the release of the newest book in the Nature Station Mystery Series with a Book Launch on Saturday, June 22nd during the Midsommar Festival at the Prairie Arts Center in Bishop Hill, Illinois. Powelson will be signing books from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Launch events are also planned for Saturday, June 29th at True Leaves Bookshop in Princeton during their grand re-opening celebration and at the Wordsmith Bookshoppe in Galesburg on Saturday, July 6th. Details will follow for both events.