Hurricane Mia, by Donna Marie Seim, is a wonderful outdoor adventure story for junior readers. Vivid descriptions transport the reader into a world of Caribbean islands, colorful characters, horses, boats -- and childhood problems.The pace is smooth and swift with a fine blend of dialogue, point of ... more

Hurricane Mia, by Donna Marie Seim, is a wonderful outdoor adventure story for junior readers. Vivid descriptions transport the reader into a world of Caribbean islands, colorful characters, horses, boats -- and childhood problems.The pace is smooth and swift with a fine blend of dialogue, point of view, and narrative with exciting action. Donna has the knack of getting right inside a child's perspective and emotional life. Lovely line drawings compliment the text. I highly recommend this for any junior reader on your gift-buying list!

Join Donna Seim, author, and Susan Spellman, illustrator, at the Dragon’s Nest, 31 Market Square, Newburyport, on June 26th from noon – 4:00 pm for the launch of the new middle reader novel, Hurricane Mia: A Caribbean Adventure. In Hurricane Mia, Mia’s world is falling apart. First she lea... more

Join Donna Seim, author, and Susan Spellman, illustrator, at the Dragon’s Nest, 31 Market Square, Newburyport, on June 26th from noon – 4:00 pm for the launch of the new middle reader novel, Hurricane Mia: A Caribbean Adventure. In Hurricane Mia, Mia’s world is falling apart. First she learns that her mom is sick. Then she and her younger brother are whisked away to their grandparents’ home in the Caribbean for the summer. Mia is furious until she meets Neisha, an island girl, who tells her about “the tea that cures everything.” Will Mia find the tea? Will it cure her mom? An incredible adventure follows, taking Mia and friends on the high seas where they meet barracudas, explore uninhabited islands and search for a magical tea. The Dragon’s Nest will be celebrating Caribbean-style outside on Market Square with their very own Green Flash Café (just like in the book). For refreshments, they’ll be whipping up tropical mango smoothies. Donna Seim will read a selection from Hurricane Mia and both the author and illustrator will be on hand to sign copies of the book. With each signed book, you will receive a free good fortune in one of Mia’s magical tea bags! For more information about the book, visit http://www.donnaseim.com