• Reading age: 9 to 12

The battered hull of a mysterious old ship washes up on the beach near historic French River, Prince Edward Island. Where did it come from? What secrets lie hidden within? Perhaps pirate gold! Hannah and Emily, two quirky sisters vacationing on the island, decide to investigate. Set amid the breathtaking scenery that has made this tiny Canadian island such a popular tourist attraction, Mosquitoes of Summer takes the reader from one zany adventure to another. Join Hannah and her gang of friends as they search for clues in an abandoned graveyard, experience the unfortunate pitfalls of buying a rundown cottage, and face the tragic consequences of a powerful coastal storm. Add a dose of ghost stories and pirate lore and the result is an unforgettable summer of hilarity.

JULIANNA KOZMA's debut novel, Mosquitoes of Summer, was the 2009 winner of Book Idol. Julianna worked as a financial journalist before becoming a teacher. She divides her time between the Laurentians in Quebec and Prince Edward Island with her husband, their two children, and pet parrot, Mr. Bean.

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