The SUMMER of L.U.C.K. trilogy comes to a close in a satisfying way with THE CHAMBERED NAUTILUS. I previously featured the first two books, SUMMER of L.U.C.K. and READY or NOT:

The final story is again set at the summer camp where Darby, Naz, and Justin first met. Their friendship continues to evolve as tensions mount. They are drifting apart with new interests and friends.

Chapters unfold utilizing the different viewpoints of the three characters. The title refers to a new ride at the carnival next to the camp. Readers also learn about a real chambered nautilus– a spiral-shaped cephalopod, part of the squid and octopus family. A fascinating creature and a challenging attraction.

When the ghostly Leroy Usher is trapped and asks for their help the meaning of friendship takes on a whole new course. This theme will be quite familiar to many middle grade kids. While Mr. Usher saved and guided Darby, Naz, and Justin in the first two books, it is now up to them to save him.

While The Chambered Nautilus stands well on its own, you will be motivated to go back and enjoy the full series. The reward will be a tale full of adventure, magic, and the power of never giving up. A great summer read.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Laura Segal Stegman is the author of Summer of L.U.C.K. (her debut), sequel Ready or Not (both Five-Star Readers’ Favorite Award winners), and The Chambered Nautilus, third in Young Dragons Press’s middle grade trilogy. She has been featured at the Orange County Children’s Book Festival, San Diego Writers Festival, and LitFest in the Dena, and she shares her author journey with students at virtual and in-person visits to schools and libraries. She also serves as a judge for Society of Young Inklings, Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), and other writer competitions. As a publicity consultant, she owns Laura Segal Stegman Public Relations, LLC, which has represented a wide-ranging client list of businesses and arts organizations. Her PR Tips for Authors workshop, a step-by-step guide to building a digital author media kit, has been presented by The Writing Barn, SCBWI, and elsewhere. Non-fiction writing credits include collaboration on the travel book Only in New York. Her feature stories and guest posts have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Magazine, Westways, and School Library Journal’s Teen Librarian Toolbox, among others. She is based in Los Angeles. www.LauraStegman.com

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