Quagmire Book Tour

ABOUT THE BOOKDisclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.QuagmireWritten by Sam CampbellAges: 8–12 | 179 PagesPublisher: Independently Published (2026) | ISBN-13: 979-8197255112Publisher’s Book Summary: Cooper Knox joined the Gator Island Public Library’s weekly book club to get his mind off his parents selling his late grandfather’s motel—not help solve a missing persons case.But old Mr. O’Malley has become a dear friend, so when the local news reveals his boat washed ashore unoccupied, Cooper’s determined to find his fellow club member. The only clue? A crude map left behind by Mr. O’Malley.As summer days grow hotter on Gator Island, twelve-year-old Cooper, along with Mr. O’Malley’s granddaughter, Penny, navigate the winding canals and marshes in hopes of finding the missing bookworm. But following the map also means plunging into the Dark Swamp, where a legendary monster is said to be lurking….Can Cooper find Mr. O’Malley AND save Pops’ motel before it’s too late?Praise for Quagmire:“This novel is perfect for third or fourth graders looking for contemporary realism with a dash of mystery and endearingly quirky characters.” —Kirkus ReviewsPURCHAS...