
The Sparkling Sparrow
A Cozy Zoo Short Story, Book 2
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Grace Sylvan
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By:
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Lisa Shea
About this listen
Rosalinda Alameda is in her element. The carousel is spinning, the bears are lounging by their waterfall, and the two elephants are playfully making music with their drums. The brilliant summer sun reminds her of her native Puerto Rico. But despite the warm sunshine and the joyous laughter of the children, Rosalinda can sense that something is not quite right.
And it's up to her to figure out the puzzle.
The Sparkling Sparrow is the second book in the Rosalinda Alameda Mystery series. These short stories feature the zoos that Rosalinda loves with a passion. Author Lisa Shea goes to each zoo personally to write up its sights, sounds, and aromas. That way you, the listener, can take a virtual vacation to these zoos! All of the Rosalinda Alameda Mystery series contain no violence, no swearing, and no intimacy, so they are suitable for teens and up.
A portion of all proceeds benefits battered women's shelters.
©2015 Lisa Shea (P)2017 Lisa SheaListeners also enjoyed...
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