Winnie and the Mystery of the Missing Moonstones

by John S. Comeaux, J.P. Coman

Dad's decision to go camping late in the season leaves Winnie and Jerry with nothing to do but bicker and annoy each other. But when Winnie storms off in anger, she accidentally rescues a real live troll! All their moonstones were stolen, and they need Winnie's help to get their magic back!

Winnie and Jerry start off on a whirling adventure with their new friends, Oola and Humphry, and encounter new dangers with each step of their journey. Even if they find the treasure, how will they get home?

188 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2015

About the author

Also publishes under J.P. Coman.

Reviews

[Patricia Comeaux · Rating 5 out of 5]

Are trolls real? Are humans real? Why are moonstones so important to trolls and what happened to the trolls’ moonstones? Join Winnie and Jerry, along with Humphrey and Oola, as they encounter bears, raging whirlpools, mystery caves and other dangerous escapades in their search for the missing moonstones.

This fantasy and adventure story is a must read for middle school children and, as excellent literature, will appeal to all ages. The narrator is an 11-year-old girl named Winnie who unwillingly ventures out on a camping trip with her Dad and her pesky older brother Jerry. Winnie brings her troll doll Binky along and so begins the adventure of a lifetime for Winnie and Jerry. The story is so well written and so engaging that readers will feel that they are actually a part of this adventure as Winnie and Jerry try to solve the mystery of the missing moonstones with their newfound friends Humphrey and Oola (two real trolls).

As a former librarian and educator, I highly recommend Winnie and the Mystery of the Missing Moonstones by JP Coman. You will not be able to put this book down until you find out how these four characters solve this mystery. And along the way, you will get to know these characters so well that they will become your friends.

Dr. Patricia Comeaux
Professor Emeritus
Communication Studies
University of North Carolina Wilmington

Note: I received a free copy for an unbiased opinion

[Roberta · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Winnie reluctantly goes on a camping trip with her brother Jerry and her father, she encounters a strange creature in the forest. She and Jerry set off on an adventure.

This book is very well written, and the illustrations are beautiful. The story is entertaining and absorbing, even as an adult. I would have loved this story even more as a child.

The relationship between Winnie and Jerry was a realistic sibling relationship. The squabbling and generally being extremely irritating to one another reminds me of some parts of my own childhood. Winnie’s feelings about having to go on this camping trip very much remind me of how unfair life sometimes seemed at that age.

The trolls are brought to life very well, having their own characters and way of life in Mayfield (their village). The adventure that the two trolls and two children go on is well imagined and believable (within the genre of fantasy). Enough danger to make it exciting, but not too much.

I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a fun, light hearted, fantasy adventure, I had so much fun reading it.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Denise Gallagher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Young fans of adventure and magic will be delighted by “Winnie and the Mystery of the Missing Moonstones.” Cheer along with Winnie and her brother as they find themselves helping two trolls solve an ancient puzzle. The expedition leads them through a forest, across a mysterious lake and under a rumbling volcano. Magic marshmallows, a bumbling dad and an extremely talkative troll add to the fun of this enjoyable romp!

Note: I received a free copy of the book in exchange for an unbiased opinion.

[Andrea Wright · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute little chapter book for anyone that likes Trolls, especially the old ones with moonstones in their tummies. Writing was a bit juvenile, although that fits with the age level of the book so should be fine. There are a few illustrations that are nice to go with the story. I think the biggest thing about the book that lowered the star rating for me was the long build up and then short adventure.

[Kat M · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a cute read, it really reminded me of my favorite childhood fairytales. The characters were great and I really liked the world that was built.

[Jennifer M · Rating 4 out of 5]

I  received a free digital copy of this book from Netgalley for an honest review.

Trolls!! Anyone who knows me knows my love for Trolls! This was a cute chapter book with nice illustrations.

[Erin Peña · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun adventure filled upper elementary/ middle school book.

[J.P. Coman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely story of kids on a camping trip who meet real-live trolls in the forest. They go on a big adventure. Good for all ages, either as a read-aloud, a chapter book, or as a children's novel. Okay, I wrote it, but it's really good. About 125 pages, and illustrated by a talented artist from France.