J. A. Howard

Brilliant, twelve-year old Bea Brightman has popularity down to a science. After attending seven schools in as many years, she's a master at making friends. That is until her father, a world-renowned archaeologist, moves them to New York City to pursue an ever-elusive coin. There she meets the mysterious and decidedly unpopular Nisha Lakewood who may hold the key to finding it. Nisha Lakewood doesn't fit anywhere. At school it's rumored that she's a witch able to make children fly. Yet at home, her fortunetelling Aunt finds her disappointingly normal. However, as Nisha approaches her thirteenth birthday, things begin to change. The magic she never believed she had is suddenly showing up when she least expects it and the nosy new girl, Bea Brightman, is on to her secret. When Bea and Indy, a boy from the neighborhood, decide to pay Nisha's Aunt a visit, it sets the three off on an unforeseen adventure that includes a prophecy, an unbreakable oath and one incredible coin. Built loosely around the Arthurian tales of Avalon, The Third Coin targets girls 10-14. It is a modern day, mystical adventure infused with both humor and tween angst, told through the eyes of two very different, yet relatable girls.

The Third Coin

When, ROB STARR, the beautiful basketball hero of Ellsworth High, moves in with the Morgan family after his mother's accident, Mia finds herself enjoying the social spotlight for the first time in her mostly-invisible, middle-of-the-pack life. However, when things start to heat up between Rob and Mia, Mia's world and even Mia herself, become almost unrecognizable.As with most bad relationships, all the signs are there right from the start. Mia is soon navigating a secret relationship with Rob while trying to fit in with his elite circle of friends - none too keen on having her around. Maintaining her new status and Rob's attentions becomes an obsession, and MIA starts making some very bad choices about everything from tequila to true friendship.

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