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Have you been following this short serial? Part 1 is here in case you're new here. Or, if you liked this short story and want more from HL Carpenter, I urge you to check out The Ghost in the Gardens. It's an excellent middle grade mystery novel. "Worm?" I scooted back into the cave and... Continue Reading →
Missed part 1? Here it is. Interested in reading HL Carpenter's middle grade mystery novel, The Ghost in the Gardens? Check it out. Then, read on! "You have to sssstop upsetting the treessss." Worm emerged from his hiding place and climbed onto my bare foot. He lay alongside my toes, limp and gasping. "The trees... Continue Reading →
Missed part 1? Here it is. Interested in reading HL Carpenter's middle grade mystery novel, The Ghost in the Gardens? Check it out. Then, read on! An hour later, Worm was still leading the way, though he was moving a lot more slowly. I was moving more slowly too. My arms and shoulders ached from... Continue Reading →
Missed part 1? Here it is. Interested in reading HL Carpenter's middle grade mystery novel, The Ghost in the Gardens? Check it out. Then, read on! I rowed faster, as if that would help. At the rate we were traveling, the boat would fill with rainwater and we'd sink, especially since I couldn't row and... Continue Reading →
Missed part 1? Here it is. Interested in reading HL Carpenter's middle grade mystery novel, The Ghost in the Gardens? Check it out. Then, read on! "Hey!" Worm fast-wiggled up to the end of my finger. "I am a good worm!" "Hush." I closed my fingers around Worm's body. "We mean you no harm, apple... Continue Reading →
Missed part 1? Here it is. Interested in reading HL Carpenter's middle grade mystery novel, The Ghost in the Gardens? Check it out. Then, read on! The bird who had spotted Worm first jumped off a tree branch and flew directly toward us. I knelt and put out my hand. Worm climbed into my palm.... Continue Reading →
The Adventures of Flower Girl continue... If you missed part one, here it is. If you would like to look into The Ghost in the Gardens, a middle grade adventure by HL Carpenter, click here. Otherwise, read on! "I do not take ssssides, even in wartime!" Worm said. "I like to help everyone. I am... Continue Reading →
If you'd like to take a look at The Ghost in the Gardens by HL Carpenter, I urge you to do so. It's a great book. If you're just starting out, here's part 1. For more of The Adventures of Flower Girl, please continue... I cleared my throat. "I'm a princess. A warrior princess. And... Continue Reading →
Hello and welcome to another serial short story! This time, we're pleased to introduce you to HL Carpenter, the writing duo behind the middle grade mystery; The Ghost in the Gardens. This short story is bonus material from that book. So without further ado: The leaf was as long as my palm and as light... Continue Reading →
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