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Lost and Found
Imagine a teenager possessing a psychic ability and struggling to cope with this freakish power, all the while trying to lead a normal life. Now, imagine being uprooted and forced to live in a small tourist town where nothing much ever happens. It’s bores-ville from the get-go. Welcome to Fairy Falls. Expect the unexpected…
The Fairy Falls Animal Shelter is in trouble. Money trouble. It’s up to an old calico cat named Whiskey—a shelter cat who has mastered the skill of observation—to find a new human pack leader so that their home will be saved. With the help of Nobel, the leader of the shelter dogs, the animals set out to use the ancient skill of telepathy to contact any human who bothers to listen to them. Unfortunately for fifteen-year-old Meagan Walsh, she hears them, loud and clear.
Forced to live with her Aunt Izzy in the safe and quiet town of Fairy Falls, Meagan is caught stealing and is sentenced to do community hours at the animal shelter where her aunt works. Realizing Meagan can hear her, Whiskey realizes that Meagan just might have the pack leader qualities necessary to save the animals. Avoiding Whiskey and the rest of shelter animals becomes impossible for Meagan, so she finally gives in and promises to help them. Meagan, along with her newfound friends, Reid Robertson and Natalie Knight, discover that someone in Fairy Falls is not only out to destroy the shelter, but the animals as well. Can Meagan convince her aunt and co-workers that the animals are in danger? If she fails, then all the animals’ voices will be silenced forever.
The Fairy Falls Animal Shelter is in trouble. Money trouble. It’s up to an old calico cat named Whiskey—a shelter cat who has mastered the skill of observation—to find a new human pack leader so that their home will be saved. With the help of Nobel, the leader of the shelter dogs, the animals set out to use the ancient skill of telepathy to contact any human who bothers to listen to them. Unfortunately for fifteen-year-old Meagan Walsh, she hears them, loud and clear.
Forced to live with her Aunt Izzy in the safe and quiet town of Fairy Falls, Meagan is caught stealing and is sentenced to do community hours at the animal shelter where her aunt works. Realizing Meagan can hear her, Whiskey realizes that Meagan just might have the pack leader qualities necessary to save the animals. Avoiding Whiskey and the rest of shelter animals becomes impossible for Meagan, so she finally gives in and promises to help them. Meagan, along with her newfound friends, Reid Robertson and Natalie Knight, discover that someone in Fairy Falls is not only out to destroy the shelter, but the animals as well. Can Meagan convince her aunt and co-workers that the animals are in danger? If she fails, then all the animals’ voices will be silenced forever.
220 pages, Paperback
Published June 17, 2017
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Sharon Ledwith
14 books285 followersSharon Ledwith is the author of the middle-grade/young adult time travel adventure series, THE LAST TIMEKEEPERS, and the award-winning teen psychic mystery series, MYSTERIOUS TALES FROM FAIRY FALLS. When not writing, reading, researching, or revising, she enjoys anything arcane, ancient mysteries, and single malt scotch. Sharon lives a serene, yet busy life in a southern tourist region of Ontario, Canada, with her spoiled hubby, and two shiny red e-bikes.
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June 23, 2017
Lost and Found, the first in Sharon Ledwith's Mysterious Tales from Fairy Falls, is the tale of a wise old calico shelter cat named Whiskey and a rebellious teen named Meagan Walsh, who team up to save the Fairy Falls Animal Shelter and the animals who live there, while learning their true purpose.
When Whiskey learns that the shelter is in trouble, she becomes determined to find a human to communicate with. Meagan has always been able to talk to animals, but kept it hidden from everyone but her late mother. When she is "forced" to work at the animal shelter, and learns what's happening to the animals, Meagan reluctantly becomes a "pack leader" to help solve the mystery of who might be sabotaging the shelter.
Lost and found is a fast-paced mystery and psychic adventure sure to please readers of all ages.
When Whiskey learns that the shelter is in trouble, she becomes determined to find a human to communicate with. Meagan has always been able to talk to animals, but kept it hidden from everyone but her late mother. When she is "forced" to work at the animal shelter, and learns what's happening to the animals, Meagan reluctantly becomes a "pack leader" to help solve the mystery of who might be sabotaging the shelter.
Lost and found is a fast-paced mystery and psychic adventure sure to please readers of all ages.
October 14, 2017
Disclosure: I purchased a signed copy of the book “Lost and Found – Mysterious Tales from Fairy Falls” by Sharon Ledwith at a craft show. I have met the author and have had encounters with her on various occasions. We reside in the same area, and are both active in many book related events and activities. I had no communication with Ms. Ledwith at any time about providing a review. The comments that follow are my own personal opinion. I received NO compensation of any kind, or from any one, to provide this review.
I purchased this book, as a gift for a grandson, and read the book to determine its suitability. I do not normally read YA books, and in fact usually avoid them.
I found this book to be quite enjoyable and the premise interesting. The animals had wonderful personalities and instincts and the characters were reasonably believable. This is a Young Adult novel and I found much of the plot and character development to be obvious, but I was impressed with the way it kept me reading. The pace was a little off in some sections and some of the faster paced conflicts came off contrived and not completely believable.
Overall I enjoyed this book and I’m quite sure my grandson will also enjoy it. This is the first in a new series and if he found it as entertaining as I did, I have no doubt he will be interested in the next story.
I purchased this book, as a gift for a grandson, and read the book to determine its suitability. I do not normally read YA books, and in fact usually avoid them.
I found this book to be quite enjoyable and the premise interesting. The animals had wonderful personalities and instincts and the characters were reasonably believable. This is a Young Adult novel and I found much of the plot and character development to be obvious, but I was impressed with the way it kept me reading. The pace was a little off in some sections and some of the faster paced conflicts came off contrived and not completely believable.
Overall I enjoyed this book and I’m quite sure my grandson will also enjoy it. This is the first in a new series and if he found it as entertaining as I did, I have no doubt he will be interested in the next story.
June 23, 2017
Meagan Walsh has just been sent to live with her Aunt Izzy in Fairy Falls, leaving behind her father, friends, and everything she’s known. It wouldn’t be so bad except Fairy Falls is a pretty dull tourist town. When Meagan gets into trouble, the punishment handed down is 200 hours of community service at the animal shelter where Izzy also works. It’s either she feed animals and scoop their poop or charges be pressed against Meagan.
The animals in the shelter are surprised to learn that Meagan can hear and talk to them. They just know she’s the pack leader they need to save the shelter from its money problems. Only problem is that Meagan doesn’t tell people she can hear and talk to all animals whether wild or domestic. She gets some pretty odd looks and people call her a freak if she tries to explain her unique ability. The animals in shelter are happy to be able to communicate with someone who can pull the animal shelter up and put it back on its feet but Meagan isn’t so sure. Telling people about her ability doesn’t necessary mean they will believer her and why would anyone listen to a teenager anyway?
Lost and Found is a well-developed novel that takes place primarily between the walls of a no-kill animal shelter. It seems like someone has forgotten the “no-kill” part, however, when animals keep coming up sick or missing. Reluctant to divulge her abilities, Meagan has no choice but reveal herself if they are going to figure out who is responsible for dastardly deeds going on inside the shelter.
I absolutely love the concept behind this new series by Sharon Ledwith – teen psychic, no-kill animal shelter, animals that can talk. Sharon wrote this book with an unmistakable amount of passion. The reader knows that she is an animal lover and supporter. I read the book with an equal amount of passion as an animal lover and supporter. My husband, stepdaughter, and I donate money and supplies to the animal shelter in the next county over (which is where we got our rescue dog in 2006) and a not-for-profit in the county where we live.
The character development and world building created a book that played like a movie in my head. The dialogue between the human characters and the animal characters was conversational and never awkward or choppy. The pacing was the perfect speed – not too fast, not too slow – and I read the book in one sitting. There are parts of the book where my emotions matched the characters. I felt what the characters felt – anger, frustration, sadness – and that is what makes a book a favorite of mine. I really enjoyed Lost and Found and look forward to reading more from Sharon Ledwith.
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided to me by the publishing company. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The animals in the shelter are surprised to learn that Meagan can hear and talk to them. They just know she’s the pack leader they need to save the shelter from its money problems. Only problem is that Meagan doesn’t tell people she can hear and talk to all animals whether wild or domestic. She gets some pretty odd looks and people call her a freak if she tries to explain her unique ability. The animals in shelter are happy to be able to communicate with someone who can pull the animal shelter up and put it back on its feet but Meagan isn’t so sure. Telling people about her ability doesn’t necessary mean they will believer her and why would anyone listen to a teenager anyway?
Lost and Found is a well-developed novel that takes place primarily between the walls of a no-kill animal shelter. It seems like someone has forgotten the “no-kill” part, however, when animals keep coming up sick or missing. Reluctant to divulge her abilities, Meagan has no choice but reveal herself if they are going to figure out who is responsible for dastardly deeds going on inside the shelter.
I absolutely love the concept behind this new series by Sharon Ledwith – teen psychic, no-kill animal shelter, animals that can talk. Sharon wrote this book with an unmistakable amount of passion. The reader knows that she is an animal lover and supporter. I read the book with an equal amount of passion as an animal lover and supporter. My husband, stepdaughter, and I donate money and supplies to the animal shelter in the next county over (which is where we got our rescue dog in 2006) and a not-for-profit in the county where we live.
The character development and world building created a book that played like a movie in my head. The dialogue between the human characters and the animal characters was conversational and never awkward or choppy. The pacing was the perfect speed – not too fast, not too slow – and I read the book in one sitting. There are parts of the book where my emotions matched the characters. I felt what the characters felt – anger, frustration, sadness – and that is what makes a book a favorite of mine. I really enjoyed Lost and Found and look forward to reading more from Sharon Ledwith.
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided to me by the publishing company. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
May 2, 2018
Sharon Ledwith’s “Lost and Found” (the first in her “Mysterious Tales from Fairy Falls” series) is a truly fun mystery for middle-grade and young adult readers (and readers of all ages, honestly). As an author, canine (and feline) massage therapist and all around general animal lover from Ontario, the story suited me to a tee, what with it’s setting in an animal shelter in a small town in northern Ontario!
Meagan Walsh is both a typical rebellious teen and atypical girl with special and highly useful abilities—who wouldn’t want to be able to talk to animals! Whiskey, cat and permanent resident of the shelter, is an engaging and unusual mentor for Meagan. I love the way Sharon presents the animals’ way of thinking. The dogs are very much “dogs” and the cats…well, you get the picture. But each character has his or her own very individual, very strong personality, be they cat, dog or human.
A unique way to allow animal characters to talk, a mystery that keeps you guessing and twists and turns ensure the reader simply cannot put the book down—what more could an animal-lover and avid reader want?
Meagan Walsh is both a typical rebellious teen and atypical girl with special and highly useful abilities—who wouldn’t want to be able to talk to animals! Whiskey, cat and permanent resident of the shelter, is an engaging and unusual mentor for Meagan. I love the way Sharon presents the animals’ way of thinking. The dogs are very much “dogs” and the cats…well, you get the picture. But each character has his or her own very individual, very strong personality, be they cat, dog or human.
A unique way to allow animal characters to talk, a mystery that keeps you guessing and twists and turns ensure the reader simply cannot put the book down—what more could an animal-lover and avid reader want?
April 22, 2019
Made me laugh and cry!
What a rousing adventure. With talking animals and teens with skills, the fairy falls animal shelter will never be the same again. I totally adored the characters and the storyline. Kudos to the author for writing such a dynamic story.
What a rousing adventure. With talking animals and teens with skills, the fairy falls animal shelter will never be the same again. I totally adored the characters and the storyline. Kudos to the author for writing such a dynamic story.
July 13, 2017
** I received a copy of this book for free through a Goodreads giveaway. **
This was an enjoyable book suitable for middle grade and up that combines magic with animals and several mysteries. It felt a bit rushed at times and a bit over-done at times but was fun and well-written over-all. And the characters, especially the non-human ones, were a lot of fun!
3.5 stars
This was an enjoyable book suitable for middle grade and up that combines magic with animals and several mysteries. It felt a bit rushed at times and a bit over-done at times but was fun and well-written over-all. And the characters, especially the non-human ones, were a lot of fun!
3.5 stars
September 26, 2020
Lost and Found by Sharon Ledwith is an excellent read for YA readers on several levels. It teaches kids about leadership and responsibility, and it sets a fine example for us humans who have the responsibility of caring for the animals in our environment.
Whiskey, a fifteen-year-old calico cat, is the only link of communication between the cat floor and the dog floor at the Fairy Falls Animal Shelter. Nobel, a part Husky-Doberman-mutt mix, is the dog pack leader. On one fateful day Whiskey reports to him that the Bossy One complains about Shelter money problems and the possibility their home, their sanctuary will be forced to close.
Her father entrusts Meagan Walsh, also 15, to Aunt Izzy for the summer. (The animals at Fairy Falls Animal Shelter know Meagan’s aunt as The Kind One.) When Meagan is caught stealing a pack of cigarettes from Mrs. Arbuckle, she is assigned 200 hours of community service. If she refuses, Aunt Izzy will be forced to report the theft to the police.
Whiskey first meets Meagan when the young human sneaks behind a shed to smoke a cigarette. Upon seeing the girl suck on the white glowing stick, the calico thinks, “Silly, stupid human.”
Insulted, Meagan says, “I’m not silly, and I’m certainly not stupid.”
Whiskey is astonished. No human has ever understood her before, nor actually communicated with her. This revelation was no surprise to Meagan, who has had the unique ability to communicate telepathically with animals all her life.
The old feline is wise enough to know that Meagan could become the needed “Chosen One” to save the shelter from ruin. Thus begins a very special relationship between Whiskey and a teenage girl searching for her place in the world.
Author Sharon Ledwith does a wonderful job of characterization getting into the minds of all sorts of animals including cats, dogs, mice, birds, and deer. Readers will also thrill at how Meagan and her friends—Reid Robertson and Natalie Knight—uncover a plot to destroy the shelter as well as its animals for personal financial gain.
Lost and Found is a psychic mystery with realistic characters and setting, and a plot that could easily be contrived from a newspaper article. Also, one character, Natalie Knight, is confined to a wheel chair, but her indomitable spirit is inspiring.
Book 1 in the Mysterious Tales from Fairy Falls, Lost and Found, needs to be on everyone’s “to read” list.
Whiskey, a fifteen-year-old calico cat, is the only link of communication between the cat floor and the dog floor at the Fairy Falls Animal Shelter. Nobel, a part Husky-Doberman-mutt mix, is the dog pack leader. On one fateful day Whiskey reports to him that the Bossy One complains about Shelter money problems and the possibility their home, their sanctuary will be forced to close.
Her father entrusts Meagan Walsh, also 15, to Aunt Izzy for the summer. (The animals at Fairy Falls Animal Shelter know Meagan’s aunt as The Kind One.) When Meagan is caught stealing a pack of cigarettes from Mrs. Arbuckle, she is assigned 200 hours of community service. If she refuses, Aunt Izzy will be forced to report the theft to the police.
Whiskey first meets Meagan when the young human sneaks behind a shed to smoke a cigarette. Upon seeing the girl suck on the white glowing stick, the calico thinks, “Silly, stupid human.”
Insulted, Meagan says, “I’m not silly, and I’m certainly not stupid.”
Whiskey is astonished. No human has ever understood her before, nor actually communicated with her. This revelation was no surprise to Meagan, who has had the unique ability to communicate telepathically with animals all her life.
The old feline is wise enough to know that Meagan could become the needed “Chosen One” to save the shelter from ruin. Thus begins a very special relationship between Whiskey and a teenage girl searching for her place in the world.
Author Sharon Ledwith does a wonderful job of characterization getting into the minds of all sorts of animals including cats, dogs, mice, birds, and deer. Readers will also thrill at how Meagan and her friends—Reid Robertson and Natalie Knight—uncover a plot to destroy the shelter as well as its animals for personal financial gain.
Lost and Found is a psychic mystery with realistic characters and setting, and a plot that could easily be contrived from a newspaper article. Also, one character, Natalie Knight, is confined to a wheel chair, but her indomitable spirit is inspiring.
Book 1 in the Mysterious Tales from Fairy Falls, Lost and Found, needs to be on everyone’s “to read” list.
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March 8, 2021Well, it's been in my pile to read for quite some time, but finally got to it. Worth the wait.
Very, very good. Lots of action, true-to-life situations handled well, good character development, peppered with life-lessons (love to see that in YA books) and darn it all—had me bawlin’ my eyes out at the end.
Very, very good. Lots of action, true-to-life situations handled well, good character development, peppered with life-lessons (love to see that in YA books) and darn it all—had me bawlin’ my eyes out at the end.
December 13, 2023
This was a book that was completely out of my genre. I have never been one into fantasy even as a young teen. This story was very enjoyable and I was able to finish it within 2 days.
I would recommend this book for older elementary age students.
I would recommend this book for older elementary age students.
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