Shipping Through the Holidays β˜€οΈπŸ“¦

Boxing Day Sale is live! Up to 20% off 2000+ Books

Artemis Sparke and the Sound Seekers Brigade

4.34 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating.
( 47 ratings, 21 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
Artemis Sparke and the Sound Seekers Brigade by Kimberly Behre Kenna is a delightful children's tale about a young girl named Artemis, who discovers a magical world through sounds in her coastal town. Artemis and her friends, known as the Sound Seekers Brigade, embark on an adventure filled with mysteries and environmental challenges, encouraging teamwork and the exploration of connections between nature and imagination.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$1999
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 3-4 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

If you enjoy adventurous tales with a touch of magic and strong young protagonists, you might find this book captivating. It's perfect for children who love stories that combine environmental themes with imaginative mysteries. The narrative is both engaging and heartwarming, making it a delightful read for those who appreciate a blend of fantasy and reality.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

Artemis Sparke and the Sound Seekers Brigade

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Age range 9 to 12

When Artemis Sparke has had it with humans, she heads to the nearby salt marsh to hang out with the birds, plants, and mollusks who don't make a big deal of her stutter. The shoreline sanctuary is predictable, unlike her family and friends, and the data in her science journal proves it. But one day that data goes haywire, and her bird friend RT confirms it: the salt marsh is dying.

Artemis discovers that the historic hotel where she lives with her mum may be part of the problem, but speaking up would mean confronting the cranky hotel owner who happens to be her mum's boyfriend and boss. Artemis conjures up help from deceased ecologists, and as she works to untangle their clues, she finds family secrets that could be the key to saving the salt marsh but also may destroy her life as she knows it.

Artemis Sparke is pure energy! ...Kenna's well-crafted debut is a timely gift. - Leslie Connor, National Book Award finalist and author of The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle and Anybody Here Seen Frenchie?

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Artemis Sparke and the Sound Seekers Brigade by Kimberly Behre Kenna has been praised for its engaging narrative centred on a young protagonist who is both an environmental advocate and a captivating character. The book deftly navigates complex themes such as peer relationships, environmental activism, and social dynamics, wrapped in a lively mystery with magical elements. Readers commend the protagonist's passionate activism and courage, highlighting the novel as both entertaining and educational for children, inspiring them to take action on ecological issues.

Book Hero reading reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781646033133

Publisher: Regal House Publishing LLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Regal House Publishing LLC

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 231g

Pages: 152

About the Author

Kimberly Behre Kenna grew up on the Connecticut shoreline where she spent much of her childhood outdoors exploring the waters and beaches of Long Island Sound. As a former teacher, she enjoyed writing plays with her students about historic ecologists and then resurrecting them on stage to solve present-day problems. Now, as a writer, she gets to daydream daily about stories that celebrate brave kids finding voice in nature. Visit her at kimberlybehrekenna.com

More from Children's Books

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.