"The Lost Colors" (Book 1) A Caitlin & Rio Adventure
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ISBN 979-8-9860700-0-1 (hardcover); 979-8-9860700-2-5 (paperback); 979-8-9860700-3-2 (eBook) and 978-1-958459-12-6 (Audiobook.)
"Highly recommended" review from D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer at Midwest Book Review and Editor at Donovan's Literary Services.
Kirkus Reviews said the book was "Fun and fast moving; a bright, vibrant adventure."
The Lost Colors made Kirkus Reviews 36 Great Indie Books Worth Discovering list.
A brilliant scientist, a criminal mastermind, world destruction... come face to face with three clever girls and a talking cat in this thrilling adventure.
When a rogue experiment removes all the colors from the world, a girl and her talking cat must save humanity from CAT-ASTROPHE!
No one is more surprised than young Caitlin Maggert when she wakes up to her cat Rio talking to her and the world around them suddenly cloaked in grays without any color. But when they team up with Caitlin's best friends to investigate the odd phenomenon they discover a much larger sinister plan underway... and it's up to them to stop it, before it's too late.
"The Missing Cats" (Book 2) A Caitlin & Rio Adventure
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ISBN 979-8-9860700-1-8 (hardcover); 979-8-9860700-4-9 (paperback) and 979-8-9860700-5-6 (eBook)
"As in Alexander's first story, the characters come to life to exhibit traits of problem solving, tackling interpersonal dilemmas, and driving action-laced intrigue that keeps kids guessing about not just outcomes, but relationships... delightfully whimsical and appealing." Review from D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer at Midwest Book Review and Editor, Donovan's Literary Service.
A talking cat solves the mystery of the missing cats, regains his superpowers, and uncovers a sinister plot in this thrilling adventure.
When blue-eyed cats go missing, it's up to a girl and her talking cat to solve the mystery and in so doing, they uncover a more sinister plot. The thrilling adventure continues when 11 year-old Caitlin and her magical cat, Rio discover that there has been a rash of lost blue-eyed cats all over town. Each cat owner confirms a single clue- a catnip mouse. Rio takes matters into his own paws and leads Caitlin and her mom to the truth. In so doing, they discover that MacDougal, the criminal mastermind will stop at nothing to capture Rio.
A talking cat and three clever girls... MacDougal, the criminal mastermind does not stand a chance.
"The Wild Turkeys" (Book 3) A Caitlin & Rio Adventure
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ISBN 978-1-958459-00-3 (hardcover); 978-1-958459-01-0 (paperback); and 978-1-958459-02-7 (eBook.)
"As in her previous Rio and Caitlin adventures, Sally Alexander harbors a fine ability to cultivate mystery, peppering it with fantasy and interpersonal interactions that teach kids about psychology and teamwork... " review from D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer at Midwest Book Review and editor, Donovan's Literary Services.
"Beware the Silver Water!"- a warning from a flock of quest-seeking wild turkeys sets off an unexpected chain of events in this next exciting adventure leading to a most unusual Thanksgiving celebration.
The thrilling adventure continues in Book 3 of the series when a flock of quest seeking wild turkeys come to warn the talking cat Rio, "Beware the Silver Water!"
When a bomb cyclone and blizzard arrive over Thanksgiving, the flock are invited to take shelter in the garage. It's up to Caitlin and Rio to ensure that their guests don't discover the wild turkeys. But when one of the flock escapes the safety of the garage to sit on the highest shelf in the dining room, a most unusual Thanksgiving ensues.
But Rio is in danger. The wild turkeys' warning comes true, and Caitlin learns that these wild turkeys always repay their debts even if it means taking on the most evil, criminal mastermind- MacDougal himself.
"The Forgetful Ferret" (Book 4) A Caitlin & Rio Adventure
ISBN 978-1-958459-03-4 (hardcover); 978-1-958459-04-1 (paperback) and 978-1-958459-05-8 (eBook.)
"Sally Alexander's excellent adventure benefits from a side dish of realization about the supportive strengths friends can provide in times of adversity... The result is a tale that simmers with action, mystery, a nautical treasure hunt, and a pet that offers underlying lessons on friendship and the true meaning of treasure." Review from D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer from Midwest Book Review (aka Children's Book Watch.)
A time traveling ferret, a daring rescue and search for hidden treasure- time travel is dangerous, one wrong move could destroy everything!
This thrilling adventure is book 4 in the Caitlin and Rio Adventure series. Rio, Caitlin Maggert's extraordinary talking cat and Caitlin meet Daisy, a time traveling ferret who cannot remember how to get home. They find out that MacDougal, the international criminal mastermind is searching for pirate treasure hidden by his ancestor. Rio, Caitlin and their friends are determined to find the pirate treasure before MacDougal, even if it means traveling back in time to do so!
The friends learn that there is nothing more important than family and friends, not even all the treasure in the world.
"The Coyote King" (Book 5) A Caitlin & Rio Adventure
ISBN 978-1-958459-06-5 (hardcover); 978-1-958459-07-2 (paperback) and 978-1-958459-08-9 (eBook.)
"Sally Alexander evolves an engrossing story that once again tests Caitlin and Rio on many levels; from their inherent abilities and connections with each other and supportive friends to their determination to try and lead an ordinary life under extraordinary circumstances... (the Coyote King is) filled with confrontations, realizations and discoveries, holiday trappings, and the injection of evil into the celebratory picture. The Coyote King is another winning adventure that both adds to the series and stands nicely on its own for newcomers." Review from D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer at Midwest Book Review (aka Children's Book Watch.)
Shapeshifters, holiday decorations running amok, and a criminal mastermind... makes for a magical holiday adventure.
When a rogue pack of coyotes threatens children and pets alike, Caitlin and Rio face danger and an unexpected rescue in this magical holiday adventure.
Caitlin and her extraordinary talk cat, Rio, receive an important assignment- to investigate a family new to the neighborhood. But when Caitlin learns that MacDougal has been spotted at the Bigby Holiday Party, it is up to Caitlin and Rio- but first they must escape a pack of rogue coyotes. Holiday decorations come to life to fight the coyote pack, but they are no match for the sharp teeth of the coyotes. Rescue comes from an unexpected quarter, secrets are revealed, and they learn that the rogue pack is in league with MacDougal himself.