The Secret of Camp Whispering Pines

Samantha Wolf Mysteries #2

By: Tara Ellis

Narrated by: Tara Ellis

What could be better than hiking, swimming, and horseback riding? Having a mystery to solve, of course! When Sam and Ally embark on their next quest together, they have no idea what secrets hide in the shadows at Camp Whispering Pines. Set in the beautiful, rugged mountains of the Pacific Northwest, the clues are slowly revealed, and it's up to the two girls to figure it out. New friendships are formed, while at the same time enemies lurk nearby. The closer they get to uncovering the truth behind the camp, the further they are pushed into danger and deceit. Can Sam and Alley put all of the pieces together before it's too late? Follow them on another thrilling tale filled with excitement and adventure, along misty, high mountain trails and deep ravines, where the answers wait to be found!

©2015 Tara Ellis (P)2015 Tara Ellis

Great mystery for all ages

This is the second one my kids and I have listened to and Tara really does a wonderful job with her plots and narrating her own stories, which I really like when the author can read/entertain their audience. My kids (11yr and 9yr) both really enjoyed this book and so did I. I would recommend this one to those who like the Nancy Drew series or just the fun mysteries.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Just the right amount of mystery

Another excellent kids mystery! These are not complicated or overly fantastical stories.
It is an enjoyable read about Samantha and her best friend while they are at a summer camp where they befriend some girls assigned to their cabin. As strange things start happening they start to piece things together and realize there is something more going on than a camp that is loosing its good standing.

This is the second book I’ve listened to by this author. Previously, I listened to Hollow Inn- Book 1 of the Samantha Wolf Mysteries.

Once again, the author provides a good narration for the book. She does well giving each of the characters voices and has a nice cadence to her narration.

There is no violence or swearing.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and voluntarily left this unbiased review

There's something strange happening at the camp.

When Samantha keeps getting blamed for things she didn't do she decides to find out what's going on at the camp. With the help of her group they encounter something mysterious that puts them in danger. A very enticing story.

Great Preteen Mystery Adventure!

The Secret of Camp Whispering Pines
Samantha Wolf Mysteries #2
By: Tara Ellis
Narrated by: Tara Ellis
This is an audible book I requested and the review is voluntary.
This is an excellent book for middle grade or preteen kids! It has a great mystery, realistic dialogue, great characters, fun action, and good morals. This has an adventure, thrills, mystery, and friendships. Loved it! The author is also the narrator which she does just as well as writing it! Wonderful!

What a wonderful book that appeals to multiple age

If you could sum up The Secret of Camp Whispering Pines in three words, what would they be?

Friendship, adventure, fun

What did you like best about this story?

What a wonderful book with an appeal for multiple age groups. My son and I both thoroughly enjoyed our second foray into the adventures of Sam and Ally.
The girls go to summer camp, they meet new friends, learn new songs and have a great adventure! I love the deeper messages in this book. how they don't want to judge someone in the first ten minutes of camp and end up friending a friendless girl. A shared love of reading brings in another friend and kindness alone earns the next. Most importantly well chosen friends matter. Those who are honest and kind and try hard because you cannot do everything by yourself.
While I have never been to a summer camp I live in the mountains and can perfectly picture the raccoons finding a snack, the chill of the lake water and the peace and beauty of riding up a trail.
We cannot wait to read the next installment! Audible doesn't have it so I'm going to get a hard copy. It will take us a little longer to read it but I'm sure we will both enjoy it tremendously.

What does Tara Ellis bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I didn't realize she read the book! As the author she would be able to bring all of the inflections that she imagined when she wrote it. She does a great job, the characters come alive and the scenes play out through your head.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Jason isn't here! lol

Any additional comments?

All joking aside these are great books and I'm disappointed that Audible doesn't have the rest of the series.