Feathers, Treasures, and Sandy Paws Book One: Empty Pockets - by Shirley Lee Baldwin (Paperback)

About the Book

Eleven-year-old Jack Cooper picks up odd jobs around his seaside hometown in order to earn pocket money. Despite all his hard work and good deeds, however, he can't seem to get ahead. When a raging storm delivers a rare treasure into his fishing net, he must choose between finding its rightful owner or selling it for a tempting offer--and time is running out. He could use the cash for so many things, but a nagging feeling about its mysterious origin keeps getting in the way.

Book Synopsis

One perfect storm. Two lost treasures. Three amazing discoveries! It's all hands on deck for endless waves of adventure!
Eleven-year-old Jack Cooper picks up odd jobs to earn his pocket money. Despite all his hard work and good deeds, however, he can't seem to get ahead.
When a raging storm delivers a rare treasure into his fishing net, he must choose between finding its rightful owner or selling it for a tempting offer--and time is running out. He could use the cash for so many things, but a nagging feeling about its mysterious origin keeps getting in the way.
The first in a vibrant new series that follows Jack as he navigates the challenges of middle school with the help of his friends and the community in Hansford Landing--an ordinary seaside village . . . except when it isn't!
Young readers ages 9 - 12 (and those young at heart) will enjoy getting to know Jack and his friends while laughing at the antics of Barney the blue-eyed border collie and Freckles the budgie. Join them in their adventures at the beach, playground, campground, and fairgrounds!

About the Author

Shirley Lee Baldwin is a Virginia native and alumnus of the University of Virginia. After living overseas for 20 years, she has returned home to live in the foothills of the ancient and mystical Blue Ridge Mountains. She is excited to share with readers the whispers and giggles of her muses, whose adventures now fill the pages of her middle-grade series, Feathers, Treasures, and Sandy Paws.