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Wendy Neugent
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Wendy's History Detective Club books combine adventure with meticulously researched history. Her debut adult mystery, Murder Takes a Bow was a Cozy Mystery Indie of the Year Finalist. Her cat, Apurrham Lincoln, provides unsolicited "editing" services.
Book 4, Tidings of Liberty, will be out later this week!
December 1, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Out of the mist on Duke of Gloucester Street came a figure in a cloak, breeches, and tricorn hat. He tipped his hat and said, “Good evening, my lady.”

In that moment, I felt time slip away, and the seeds of Rose’s story took root.

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November 30, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Perfect for fans of Magic Tree House, I Survived, and American Girl who are ready for more challenging books!
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#middlegradebooks #americanrevolution
November 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Olivia is happy to trade a white Christmas for white sand beaches, but she facing her first Christmas working on the cruise ship alone.
But she isn’t alone for long. A surprise visitor shakes up her plans, & a thief is loose on the ship.
Can Olivia and her parrot, Chico, save Christmas?
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November 28, 2025 at 9:52 PM
If you want to buy books from somewhere other than Amazon for your young readers, check out my History Detective Club.
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November 27, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from Apurrham Lincoln.
November 27, 2025 at 8:02 PM
From colonial taverns to hidden codes, Seeds of Rebellion is packed with adventure and clues.


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#KidsLit #TimeTravel
November 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
There's something about a pretty hardcover that just makes me so happy.

Who knew I would get giddy over a green silk ribbon bookmark?

Gold embossing? Swoon!

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November 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
“Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press.” — Thomas Jefferson


In Seeds of Rebellion, kids discover what it means to fight for that liberty—one newspaper at a time.


#HistoryDetectiveClub #FirstAmendment

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November 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
According to Scholastic’s Kids & Family Reading Report, reading drops sharply as kids hit the tween and teen years.
* Only ~21% of 12–14-year-olds read 5+ days/week, and just ~15% of 15–17-year-olds.
* Enjoyment of reading falls: from 70% in 6–8-year-olds to 46% in 12–17.
November 19, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Scholastic’s Kids & Family Reading Report: Kids read less as they get older, but the right story can pull them back in.


The History Detective Club series blends real history with heart-pounding mystery to keep ages 8–14 turning pages.


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November 18, 2025 at 10:09 PM
“I loved it and I’m planning a trip to Williamsburg with my grandchildren!” – Angel S., librarian


Give your kids the same adventure:

Seeds of Rebellion:

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#Parenting #MiddleGradeReads
November 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Give them a story they’ll unwrap again and again.


Each History Detective Club book transports readers to the American Revolution through time-traveling mystery and adventure.

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November 16, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Out of the mist on Duke of Gloucester Street came a figure in a cloak, breeches, and tricorn hat. He tipped his hat and said, “Good evening, my lady.”

In that moment, I felt time slip away and the seeds of Rose’s story took root

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November 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Give the child you love the gift of adventure.


The History Detective Club makes history fun.

These page-turning adventures transport kids to colonial Williamsburg — where they solve mysteries, crack codes, and witness the sparks of revolution.

Perfect for ages 8–14!
November 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Bring history to life.
Inspire curiosity.
Discover the stories that shaped America.

What if you could travel back to the moment America was born?

Book 2 in The History Detective Club series

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November 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Perfect for fans of Magic Tree House & I Survived:
History + Mystery + Time Travel = The Powder Is Lit.
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November 8, 2025 at 5:13 AM
“The blending of past and present was amazing.” – Deanna P., homeschool mom

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#Homeschool #HistoryDetectiveClub #AmericanRevolution
November 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
“Wendy Neugent makes you feel like you are right there on the Starlight of the Seas.” —Reader Review

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#CruiseLife #ReadersLoveIt
November 7, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Stuck at sea with a parrot who stress-eats & a murderer who doesn’t—Olivia must improvise or die trying.

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#CruiseMystery #FunnyCozies
November 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Patrick Henry didn’t just say ‘Give me liberty.’ He risked everything to mean it.

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November 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Rebellion.

Resistance.

Revolution.


Rose, Nathaniel, and Pearl discover that history isn’t just dates—it’s decisions.


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#AmericanHistory #TimeTravelMystery
November 4, 2025 at 3:28 AM
“Murder She Wrote on The Love Boat.”

All the behind-the-scenes cruise ship drama…with more murders.

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#CruiseMystery #BeachRead
November 4, 2025 at 3:26 AM
As a cruise ship entertainer, Olivia is determined to make this voyage an unforgettable one for the passengers. But when a series of crimes threaten the peaceful holiday voyage, Olivia and Chico must solve the crimes before the ship reaches its final destination. books2read.com/Overboard-at...
November 3, 2025 at 6:04 PM
LOVED the book! – Paula Z., Retired Library Media Teacher
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#TeachersOfBluesky #MiddleGradeMystery
November 3, 2025 at 3:11 PM