Stories by Carmen DaVinleam

Jan, Crask, and the Faded Rose by Carmen DaVinleam #MG #M #F This is my middle grade fantasy novel Jan, Crask, and the Faded Rose complete at 39K.     Below is a crude drawing of the town of Silvervale where our story takes place, and photos of the cast.         When one of their friends mysteriously vanishes, a group of quirky middle-schoolers must unite, navigate treacherous forest, and unearth long-buried secrets, blending the camaraderie of The Goonies with the humor and heart of Diary of a Wimpy Kid in a quest to find their missing comrade before it's too late. The story is, The Strangers meets Finally, Something Mysterious , and it has a diverse cast, disabilities, and most of all love.   The full manuscript is available upon request. The first few pages are copied below. Silvervale 1862     The trunk of the tree in front of me illuminated like the moon. Ben Maupin, who stood on the opposite side of the tree, gasped...