Amanda in New Mexico

Amanda Ross is on a school trip to Taos, New Mexico with several of her fellow creative students. Join Amanda, Cleo and their funny friend, Caleb, as they visit an ancient and beautiful landscape where a traditional hacienda, an ancient pueblo, and a haunted and spooky hotel all hold secrets to a wild and violent past. Does Cleo really see ghosts? Can Amanda escape the eerie wind that follows her everywhere? Perhaps the Day of the Dead will reveal the mysteries of Taos in this latest adventure of Amanda’s travels. Amanda Ross is on a school trip to Taos, New Mexico with several of her fellow creative students. She shares a room with Cleo, an anxious classmate who insists she sees ghosts. Although Amanda is determined to prove there is no such thing, she can’t seem to shake the feeling that something or someone is watching her.

Join Amanda, Cleo and their funny friend, Caleb, as they visit a rugged and beautiful landscape where a traditional hacienda, an ancient pueblo, and a haunted and spooky hotel all hold secrets to a wild and violent past.

Does Cleo really see ghosts? Can Amanda escape the eerie wind that follows her everywhere? Perhaps The Day of the Dead will reveal the mysteries of Taos in this latest adventure of Amanda’s travels.

Thank you so much for your interest in Amanda in New Mexico. This is the sixth book in this fun and educational series for early middle grade readers. It's a great way to introduce new cultures and countries while solving a mystery along the way.

The series starts with Amanda in Arabia, but you don't need to read it or any of the others to enjoy this one. The book is designed for kids just starting to tackle chapter books or for reluctant older readers. It has a Lexile score of 600L.

We're looking forward to reading your review within NetGalley and also on your blog or consumer sites like Goodreads or store sites like Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

Michelle Halket, Publisher