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Front Cover:  The Double Cousins and the Mystery of the Missing Watch

The Back Cover says:

When double cousins Max Rawson and Carly Johnson with their siblings, Dorie, Chad, and Molly, arrive at their Grandparents’ ranch for an annual visit, they are delighted with a surprise request that changes everything. Grandpa asks them to uncover what happened to his Grandfather’s twin brother Zachary, who left home to seek adventure and fortune in the West over 100 years before and was never heard from again. The only clue is a pocket watch Grandpa has that matches one Zachary carried. 

Added to this real-life mystery is the sudden arrival of a new hired man, Slim, a quiet stranger with an unusual background. Will they be able to find what happened to Zach and his watch? Who is Slim? Can he be trusted? What is he hiding? As the cousins seek answers to these questions they learn valuable lessons about forgiveness and acceptance. 

Read an excerpt from the book here.

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What others are saying about The Mystery of the Missing Watch:

 

Brandi Tesreau writes in The Old Schoolhouse ^® Magazine, LLC, in February 2010, "I would recommend this book to kids who are fond of traditional stories and classic children's mysteries and to parents looking for books with Christian values."

 

4 the LOVE OF BOOKS review on Wednesday, January 20, 2010:  in The Double Cousins and the Mystery of the Missing Watch by Miriam Jones Bradley, the reviewer, in addition to her 14-year old daughter's comments, writes, "In a culture that overwhelmingly portrays a fractured family unit, Bradley offers a story of love, acceptance, and unity,"  and, "Historical flashbacks feature prominently in the book, adding to the sense of adventure and discovery."

 

Mary Nichelson invites readers into Mary's World where she blogs about books.  On Thursday, February 04, 2010, she writes, "Double Cousins is an irresistible and entertaining book for the pre-teen. Written with Christian values and small town tradition, the reader is transformed to a quieter place where there was time to do everything-from work, to play, to solving mysteries. Bradley writes from her own experience and it shows as her work is colorful and descriptive, overwhelming in the best of ways with a charm missing in most adolescent novels. As a parent you will be delighted to pass Double Cousins on to your children, but don't be surprised if you find yourself engaged in the storyline as well!"

 

Review on Christian Book Notes, Thoughtful Reviews of Christian Books, The Double Cousins and the Mystery of the Missing Watch by Miram Jones Bradley:  "The Double Cousins is a nice, clean read. It is easy to find yourself on the farm with cousins visiting your grandparents. While the mystery is what makes the story move along, there is always the underlying reality of living a life of holiness as a believer in Jesus Christ. . . . I would recommend this book to any child looking for a good mystery to solve or to any family looking for a good book to read together in the evenings."

 

Wayne S. Walker reviews on HomeschoolBuzz.com:  The Double Cousins and the Mystery of the Missing Watch.  
". . . I have the privilege of reading and reviewing a lot of books for young people, and this is truly one of the best stories that I have read in a good while! . . .  The Double Cousins and the Mystery of the Missing Watch gets a high five from me."

 

Thoughts of a Sojourner review:  Mystery of The Missing Watch.  ". . . If you are looking for not just clean books for your kids, but a book that focuses on the right things, check out this author. . . ."

 

CRAZED MIND review:  The Double Cousins Book Review with Ashley.  ". . . Ok Ashley [age 9 and loves to read], what is your general opinion about this book? 'It's awesome.' . . ."

 

"My students loved the mystery and suspense of this novel. They couldn't wait for the next chapter."
—Dana Clark, Christian Elementary School Teacher

 

"This was a very wholesome book, which gave me many opportunities to discuss character qualities with my first grade students. They loved the "cliff hanger" chapters and always begged for more! I am waiting for this book to be published so I can read it annually, and am anxiously awaiting a sequel!!!"
—Christi Gebhard, Sellersville, Pennsylvania, First Grade Teacher

 

Loma G. Davies Silcott, author, conference speaker, and English Professor, says Miriam Bradley has created a mystery that all members of your family will enjoy.

 

Miriam's sister was reading the book to her home schooled kids, who have been a part of the writing process from the beginning, and have been waiting "FOREVER" for it to come out.  After four chapters, she announced it was time for bed, and they'd continue the next night--loud protests.  She asked if that meant they liked it.  Her son, age 10, replied, 
"It's so good, I forgot it was Aunt Miriam's book and I was supposed to like it."

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