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The Blue Velvet (Emerson's Attic Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Kathleen Andrews Davis (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 28 ratings
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Emerson McBride is a normal American teenager. She goes to school, plays soccer, and roams the mall with friends. Her life is just like any other 14-year-old’s until she is sent to clean the attic in the old Victorian as punishment for fighting with her younger brother.

Suddenly, she is thrown back in time to a totally foreign world. Frightened, and armed only with dreams of her grandfather, Emerson ventures into the unknown.

How did she get here? Who are these people? Where is she and why is she here? These questions and many more follow Emerson into a new life in a new land.
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 14 years
  2. Book 1 of 2
    Emerson's Attic
  3. Print length
    124 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    4 - 8
  6. Publication date
    January 13, 2014
  7. Page Flip
    Enabled
  8. Word Wise
    Enabled
  9. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  10. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00E1OONUO
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (January 13, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 13, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2184 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 124 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 28 ratings

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Kathleen Andrews Davis

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Kathleen Andrews Davis lives in the mountains of central Pennsylvania, USA, with her husband and a horde of white-tail deer who insist on annihilating any attempts at gardening. She and her husband are empty-nesters with two grown daughters and two beautiful grandchildren.

A late-comer to writing Davis decided to leave her grandchildren a legacy of words in her Emerson's Attic series for middle-grade readers. The first book, Emerson’s Attic, The Blue Velvet, was written with an emphasis on family. Some of Davis’ own childhood memories are hidden in this book to be revealed to her grandchildren as they grow. The second, Smoke and Mirrors, takes readers on a 1905 circus train adventure. Quiet Heart, the third in the series is expected to be available in 2016.

Many readers have likened the Emerson’s Attic series to historical fiction because of the geography, vocabulary, and period objects Davis researches in depth. “I’m a firm believer history is more interesting when told in story form,” says Davis.

Windward Secrets, Davis' first work of fiction for young adults and women is planned for release in the fall of 2015.

Davis admits there are not enough hours in the day, but when she gets free time she spends it reading, doing needlework, walking, snow skiing, and fly fishing. Gardening has fallen to minimal maintenance only, at least until the deer find better feeding grounds.

Website: www.kathleenandrewsdavis.com

Blog: http://www.dollhousesmemoriesandmore.com

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Christina Steiner
5.0 out of 5 stars Attic Treasures and consequences
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2016
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What a fun and entertaining book to read.
Emerson, a 14 year old girl is asked to clean the attic. She finds more than spiderwebs and dust. An old trunk reveals a blue velvet hat, decidedly from an era in the past. As Emerson plays with it, she drifts off and wakes in the late 19 th century. It's not so easy to adjust to this lifestyle without modern conveniences. Emerson is an upbeat teenager, she manages with some difficulties, always aware that sooner or later someone will find out that she tries but doesn't always fit perfectly as Emma in this unfamiliar world of the past..
Kathleen Andrews Davis writes this story with great fluency. One wants to root for Emerson and admires her courage, alertness and zest for adventure. I loved Emerson's inner dialogue. It's a page turner.
The book inspires children to think about the people living in the past century, before computers, cell phones and flashlights. I highly recommend this book.
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Violet
4.0 out of 5 stars New Teacher and Student Mystery
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2013
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A special read for students in upper elementary grades. A super read aloud for teachers and/or students to share and discuss. Lively paced suspense mystery that will delight and hold their interest. Looking forward to future books by author Kathleen Davis.
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Bette A. Stevens
5.0 out of 5 stars Mystery, History & Adventure!
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2015
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Looking for a time-travel adventure? You're sure to love this one by Kathleen Andrews Davis. The Blue Velvet is the first book in the author's Emerson's Attic series. I love old things and The Blue Velvet didn't disappoint as Emerson McBride, a contemporary teen, is assigned the chore of cleaning the family attic and finds herself transported to another time and place. Emerson's adventures take her back to Victorian times in England filled with mysteries to be solved and adventures to be experienced. As an adult, I loved this well-crafted tale that is reminiscent of the Pride and Prejudice period with a hint of fantasy from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe threaded through the story. I highly recommend The Blue Velvet to pre-teens through adults who love history, mystery and adventure.
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Kristin Lea Ruiz
5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing....
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2014
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Wow......what a refreshing and fun read. There are no vampires or witches and yet it is entertaining and exciting to see what Emerson will do. Emerson is quite savy and brave in this adventure. I would highly recommend it to young people. I can't wait to see what she gets into next.
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Christiane C. Brossi
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and inspirational!
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2016
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This novel brings a new slant about teenage behavior. It shows that teens can be thoughtful and responsible as opposed to the usual stubborn characters that dominate the genre. I highly recommend it if you want to set an example of good behavior and altruism.
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Melissa Kane
4.0 out of 5 stars Tantalizing Teen Time Traveler
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2014
I had the privilege of meeting Kathleen Andrews Davis while at a writing conference a few months ago where she handed me a copy of her book series Emerson's Attic.

This review is of the first book in the series Emerson's Attic called The Blue Velvet. This book captivated me within the first few pages. As a middle grade book (my first review for this age group) I found myself wanting more. As Emerson is reeled back into time I'm reminded of the TV show Downton Abby and the staff that make the house and show a great success.

Emerson is your typical teenager with technology being a staple in her life. When she is punished for an argument and forced to clean the hot, dirty attic Emerson finds herself rummaging through items that where once the objects of enjoyment to older generations.

In her process of cleaning she finds a trunk that houses a blue velvet hat. Out of curiosity and glamour Emerson places the hat on her head and admires the old fashion style. Next thing you know she's taken off into a world in which she doesn't know or understand. But Emerson has little problems adjusting to this new world.

With Lizzy's help, Emerson is able to navigate enough through the strange world without too many "slip ups" of the 21st century mindset she holds. Emerson travels for a reason, but to understand the reason she must understand and grow with the story.

Davis does a great job of incorporating the young, old, new and historic together in this story line. I found that changing my mind set back to being a young kid helped me understand the writing style more than anything. As an adult the mystery of the book felt empty with extreme detail missing, however for a tween these details most likely would mean nothing to the reader. Adult books feel much more in depth vs. middle grade, but then again I can barely remember actually loving books at that age.

This is a great book that dives the reader into many different genres; mystery, suspense, and time travel; a way to build the young readers interest on numerous levels and having them want more.
At the end of the book I wanted to know more about Emerson and her adventures; it's a good thing too because Davis has a second book to the Emerson's Attic series Smoke & Mirrors available now.
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