Category Archives: Abby & Holly Series Book 2 Unfortunate Events

A fun & ghostly series for girls!

Posted on September 6, 2025 by jjspina

Are your middle-graders and preteens looking for an exciting and magical series of six books? This is the series for them, Abby & Holly. They will be hooked from the first book and want to read them all to find … Continue reading →

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Middle-Grade and Preteen Chapter Books – Summer Reading!

Posted on June 30, 2025 by jjspina

I have so many books that I sometimes forget about my previous books when I have a WIP like my fantasy series which is an epic series of six books. It has been all encompassing with my time and thoughts. … Continue reading →

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Books for Middle-graders/Preteens!

Posted on December 22, 2024 by jjspina

All my books carry important life lessons not just for children but also for middle-graders and preteens. It is a way to reinforce what I already do with my children’s books. These life lessons carry over to the next grade … Continue reading →

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Books for Halloween for both MG/PT Girls and Boys – Magic, Mystery, Suspense, Ghosts, Haunted House, Time Travel and more! Better than candy!!

Posted on October 22, 2024 by jjspina

I wrote this post in 2023 and wanted to share again for this Halloween. Though Halloween is almost a month away I like to think ahead. I’m sure your kids are already thinking about what they will be for Halloween, … Continue reading →

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My favorite genre to write is ……?

Posted on September 6, 2024 by jjspina

Can you guess which genre I enjoy writing the most? I will give you a few hints. It has magic, detectives, witches, warlocks, time travel, ghosts, twins, cousins, friendships, kindness to others and antibullying. Can you guess now? Have you … Continue reading →

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Books for Halloween for both MG/PT Girls and Boys – Magic, Mystery, Suspense, Ghosts, Haunted House, Time Travel and more!

Posted on October 24, 2023 by jjspina

I wrote Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series to encourage middle-graders and preteens to read and hopefully become lovers of books. It was a thoroughly enjoyable series to write and made me feel like a kid again, only I had … Continue reading →

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Check out featured series on BMGN this week – Abby & Holly Series for 10+!

Posted on September 11, 2023 by jjspina

If your middle-graders and preteens love mysteries with some magic, ghosts, haunted house and friendship thrown in check out this fun adventures series for girls, Abby & Holly Series Books 1-6 this week featured on BMGN. Thank you, BMGN! This … Continue reading →

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Magical series for MG/PT girls – Abby & Holly!

Posted on August 9, 2023 by jjspina

Are your MG/PT girls looking for something fun to read that is full of magic, ghosts, a haunted house, time travel and mysteries? Look no further than Abby & Holly Series Books 1-6! They are award-winning books that will capture … Continue reading →

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I am thinking about doing another MG/PT series!

Posted on March 24, 2023 by jjspina

As if I don’t have enough irons in the fire, I am now thinking about creating a new MG/PT similar to my Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series and Abby & Holly series. Of course, it won’t be the same … Continue reading →

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Abby & Holly Series Book 1-6 for MG/PT/YA in time for Christmas!

Posted on December 21, 2022 by jjspina

There is still time before Christmas to purchase a special series for your MG/PT/YA – Abby & Holly Series Books 1-6! This series is enjoyed by both boys and girls. This series was a joy to write and hopefully will … Continue reading →

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