Amanda receives a postcard from her best friend, Leah, and is surprised to learn that she is in Malta with her aunt. Reading between the lines, she senses Leah is in trouble. Desperate to help her, Amanda travels to Malta with her classmate Caleb and his parents.
Amanda is intrigued by this exotic island in the middle of the Mediterranean, full of colourful history, sun-drenched limestone fortresses, stunning beaches and fascinating birds. But…who is killing the protected birds? Who stole a priceless artifact from the museum? And why is Leah acting so strange? She couldn’t possibly be involved in these illegal activities, or could she?
Join Amanda and her friends as they visit ancient temples, an exciting falconry and the enchanting Popeye Village, as they try to get to the bottom of the mystery of the Sleeping Lady.
I thoroughly enjoyed Amanda in Alberta when I read it last year not long after visiting Canada. When I saw Amanda’s newest adventure on NetGalley, I thought “Let’s go to Malta!”
The author’s descriptions are vivid and detailed making it easy for readers to visualize the local sights Amanda visits. I drooled over some of the food, especially the pastizzi (but definitely not the rabbit pizza). As an animal lover, I adored the Cat Cafe where locals leave food out for the homeless cats in the city. The Popeye Theme Park was a fun addition. I had no idea the Robin Williams movie was filmed in Malta. With historical details sprinkled throughout the story, I always come away from these books learning something new and feel as if I’ve visited the locations myself.
Amanda is one well-traveled young girl and often finds herself in the midst of troubling occurrences. Malta is no exception. With jellyfish stings, kidnappings, chases, and a trip to the hospital, she and her friends Caleb and Leah encounter both dangerous situations and people several times over the course of the story.
I’d highly recommend this delightful series to young readers and those young at heart who enjoy captivating adventures and mysteries that take them around the world. Who couldn’t use some armchair travel?
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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Jellyfish stings, eek.:-) Sounds like another good installment of the Amanda travel series!
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Sure was, Priscilla. Fun times in Malta!
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This sounds like such a great series. Congratulations to Darlene! Thanks for sharing, Teri.
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Such an adventurous and educational series, Jill. Amanda and her friends are so charming.
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Thanks for this great review, Teri! I am over the moon that readers are loving this story. Malta is a great place to explore, even from your armchair. xo
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It sure was, Darlene! I loved learning more about Malta and touring with Amanda.
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This sounds lovely. I also leave food outside my house for stray cats and dogs. Great review, Teri!
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That just warms my heart, Yesha. I’m such a cat lover – really almost any animal except snakes.
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Amanda’s travels are unbelievable, unique and very teaching! Thank you for the lovely review. Michael
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You nailed it, Michael! I thoroughly enjoy Amanda’s adventures. Thanks for visiting!
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I love the setting of this MG book. It’s very tempting even though I don’t read a lot at this level. Wonderful review! ❤️
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I recently started reading more MG books and they’ve been so much fun, Tessa. Try a few if you have time.
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Glad to see Amanda is still exploring.
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And she has plenty left to explore – more books!
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HI Teri, thanks for sharing this great review of Darlene’s book. I also enjoyed it.
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I’m excited to see where Amanda goes next!
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This sounds excellent, Teri. I’ll definitely be checking out the series. Excellent review!
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You’ll love it – such a wonderful series for the younger crowd. And those of us who are young at heart!
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I’ve been seeing this book all over blogosphere and your review piqued my interest even more, Teri. Just the setting is enough to make me pick it up. Thanks for sharing!
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I’m so glad! You’ll feel like you vacationed in Malta, Jan.
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Another wonderful review for Amanda (and Darlene). I love how Darlene combines history, interesting sites, and an adventure/mystery to be solved. Congrats to Darlene on a wonderful tour and great review.
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That’s what I love about the Amanda series – learning so much about a place I’ve never visited, but feeling like I kind of have by the end of the book.
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Aww, the Cat Cafe sounds so cool. I would fall in love with that, too.
Congratulations to Darlene one her release!
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The Cat Cafe warmed my heart, Mae. I’m sure I’d be contributing to the cafe myself if I lived there.
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