Laggie and Grillo: The Sea Glass Mystery
Fifth grade poet Yoshi and her two curious critters, Laggie and Grillo are back!
Something mysterious washes up on their hometown beach in the beautiful surf town of Encinitas, California.
"Mommy and Laggie and Grillo and me,
trying to find our beloved sea glass by the sea.
Blue and green and turquoise and gold-
it's a mystery tale that's never been told."
There are lots of twists and turns as they try to answer the question: Is it sea glass or a real gem? Yoshi and the Curious Critter Detective Agency dig up clues about
explorers, pirates, and jewel thieves to get their answer.
You're going to want to go along for the wild ride and see how big their treasure hunt pays off!
"Magical treasures are at the gleaming heart of Laggie and Grillo: The Sea Glass Mystery, by children’s author Phyllis Schwartz with illustrations by award-winning artist Siski Kalla. A sparkly discovery at the beach leads young Yoshi and her cute critter friends to solve The Sea Glass Mystery. Their adventures highlight the connections we can make in nature, with family and others, through curiosity, kindness and imagination. Like a day at the shore searching for sea glass, this latest book from Phyllis Schwartz is sure to delight families and young readers."
-Susan Brady Konig, author of Why Animals Sleep So Close to the Road and other lies I tell my children
"A delightful read with a darling cast of characters. Phyllis captures the essence of her beloved Encinitas beach in a creative tale that’s sure to delight readers of all ages. A true coastal treasure.”
-Tiffany Spitzer, TV producer and mom to Deacon
“The Sea Glass Mystery is a fun and enriching addition to your summer reading collection and can inspire kids to look for adventure next time they are at the beach! I highly recommend!”
—Lisa Fyfe, mom and author of “How are you feeling? ”
Phyllis Schwartz delights us with a wonderful story containing many lessons; beautifully illustrated by Siski Kalla. She tells a story about a young girl trying to solve a mystery and includes lessons on language, writing, geography, and good moral character. My daughters loved to see the main character doing a good deed for others and learning about sea glass in all of its beauty. They also enjoyed hearing about it through the lens of Laggie and Grillo. A fantastic story perfect for any bedtime.
—Casey Martin, Educator and Father
"Dip your toe into this beach adventure and you will end up diving right in! Delightful, intriguing, and beautifully illustrated. Join Laggie and Grillo for a plunge into a mystery that will pique everyone's curiosity!"
—Marvel Harrison, PhD Former WNMU Mimbres Press Publishing Director
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LAGGIE AND GRILLO: THE SEA GLASS MYSTERY helps kids use their imagination
problem solve
consider becoming a poet themselves
