Review: Fun, lightning-fast read for all ages.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 18, 2014
First, let me say, I love the name, Juniper Lynch, and I'm intrigued by the fact that Juniper inherited certain psychic powers from her dearly-departed grandmother. Unfortunately, Granny's abilities didn't translate to her own health.One of Juniper's "besties", Beth, has misplaced her retainer, and might have to spend the summer at a computer camp for nerds, if her dad gets wind of it. She begs Juniper to help her find it.Juniper's visions, like her grandmother's before her, come from versions of crystals and reflections. Unable to find Granny's "crystal ball substitute, a black-framed mirror, Juniper resorts to a filled water glass, but instead of Beth's retainer, she sees visions of a young girl, badly injured. A Google search find that Laurie Simmons, age 13, has been missing for three days. Juniper, along with Beth and other bestie, Anne, sets out to find her.I sped through Lost Girl, and was sorry to see it end. This novelette, filled with smart dialogue and snappy humor, is a very entertaining read for tweens, young adults, and adults. I look forward to additional stories in the Oracles Series by Dax Varley.Mary Cunningham, author, Cynthia's Attic Series and The Adventures of Max and Maddie Series.