Cousins Too
in Search of the hidden Treasure
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One summer all twenty-eight One summer all twenty cousins gathered at Great Grandma's place for a family reunion. Campfire story telling was always a highlight. The stories were filled with adventure, excitement, and mystery. The thought of arrowheads, secret codes, and a hidden treasure somewhere in the woods inspired them all to go searching. What would they find? Kids of all ages will identify with the cousins and have fun with their antics as they hike in the woods. They will connect to the story immediately as a similar personal event or one that they wish to embark upon. It will make them laugh and peak their curiosity. In this delightful story the cousins work together to solve the mystery of the hidden treasure and its meaning.
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About the Book
The Family tradition is kept alive when all twenty-eight cousins meet at their Great Grandma Brown’s house for a couple of days in the summer. For many years the cousins have heard the stories told by their fathers about bears, arrow heads, fossils, camping in the woods and by far the cousins favorite, the hidden treasure. Summer has arrived and what exciting adventures are in store this year? Cousins Too, is a story that every child can relate to and will bring about the natural wonder of exploring the world around them. Full of nonstop action, team work and leaving no stone unturned the cousins have fun searching for the treasure hidden in the woods at their great grandma’s house.
About the Author
Sisters Janel and Mary grew up in Western New York with their parents, brothers and many cousins. Spending time with family has always been an important part of their lives. They both received their B.A. and M.A. from State University of New York College, Fredonia. Janel also studied at the University of Copenhagen. Janel’s teaching career in elementary education was primarily in Lake Mary, Florida, where she and her husband raised two sons and presently reside. Her family made the trip to Western New York every summer to be with relatives and enjoy country living. Janel loves reading and going on adventures with her six grandchildren Jaxon, Wyatt, Hudson, Luke, Jace and Reagan. Mary is a retired educator and enjoyed several years as an elementary teacher, daycare director and college instructor. She lives with her husband and has three grown children. Mary loves to read, write, go on walks and host family gatherings. She thoroughly enjoys her role of grandma to Kate, Zach, Evie, Charlie and Sophie. Wes Bossman lives in Frewsburg, a rural small town in southwestern New York. He enjoys gardening, landscaping, woodworking, watercolor painting, bagpiping and all outdoor activities. He is a retired art teacher and shares his life with his wife, Michel, a retired elementary teacher and semi-retired dairy goat farmer. Other titles: Cousins by Mary Ellen Brown Carlson, Illustrated by Wes Bossman Princess Casey by Mary Ellen Brown Carlson, Illustrated by Wes Bossman