January 16th, 2007
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Book Description
In Julie's story you come across a mysterious travel chest, a lost fairy tale, Miss Eagle Eyes, an editor with a squirrel and kindred spirits. You travel back in time, go to an Extravaganza and meet me, Cordelia Grimm, great, great granddaughter of one of the Brothers Grimm.
Story Excerpts
Chapter One
The Mysterious Travel Chest
I heard strange noises from the attic above me.
I gripped the railing to climb the stairs and forced my feet to take the last few steps to enter my grandma's dusty old attic. The late afternoon rain pounded on the roof and the wind made a sound like howling dogs. My heart thumped and knees wobbled as a cold chill crawled up my back.
The floor creaked beneath me as I searched for a light switch, but couldn't find it. A beam of light flickered through the dusty oval attic window and revealed scattered discarded objects from the past. Spooky shadows danced throughout the room as cold winds slipped through cracks in the walls and made me shiver.
Chapter Two
A Promise To Cordelia
I shivered. "Oh, Grams, do you have them, too?"
"Have what, Julie?"
"Goose bumps." I showed her the blossomed little red bumps on my arms.
She held up her arm as we looked.
"No goose bumps on yours." I shook my head.
She put one hand over her heart and sighed. "Oh, but I have them here."
I put a hand over my heart and patted my chest. "Goose bumps in here too."
We both giggled.
Book Reviews
Midwest Book Review
Children's Bookwatch: July 2008
The Fantasy/SciFi Shelf
First published as a serial story in the newspapers, "Julie & The Lost Fairy Tale" is now compiled into the form of a novel for children and young adults. An original and captivating tale, "Julie & The Lost Fairy Tale" follows the relationship between Julie, her grandmother, and a chest she's forbidden to open. Highly recommended for community library young adult fiction collections.
In the Charles Dickens tradition, Julie & The Lost Fairy Tale was first printed as a serial story in newspapers.
"The suspense surrounding Julie's discovery of the fairy tale--found buried in an old travel chest in her Grandmother's attic--takes readers on an eventful and fascinating journey through time." Cora Niver, NIE coordinator for The Times Herald
"I love it. It is unique and fascinating and the students will love it too." Millie Jedrosko, a school teacher in
"The response Erie Times-News In Education received when we published the serial story, Julie & The Lost Fairy Tale on our NIE Extra-Extra! Read All About It! literacy page was phenomenal. The story was an excellent choice to help us reach our goal of bridging the gap between the classroom and the real world. It helped us foster communication with educators, students and their families and the entire community."
Anna McCartney
and Literacy Projects Coordinator
"We eagerly anticipated the serialized stories. Julie & The Lost Fairy Tale was an especially good read, in addition to a fine vehicle for modeling 'showing writing.' The author's use of descriptive language was outstanding!"
Pat Gustafson
Elementary Teacher in North East Middle School, Erie, PA
About the Author
The book of Julie was inspired by Janie's deep love for her grandmother and by her fond memories of fairy tales--fairy tales that gave Janie hope and strength to keep her going through a difficult childhood.
See Teacher's Free Lesson Plans for all fifteen chapters of this middle grade novel.
See pictures and a Synopsis of Julie
Invite Janie to visit your school or individual classrooms. E-mail her at: djlancastersr@juno.com
Listen to an Interview with Chris Bridges News-JournalOnline in Daytona Beach Florida http://www.nieworld.com/special/julie/author_interview.htm
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