Spokes
A YA novel from Progressive Rising Phoenix Press:
A Catholic girl and a Jewish boy training for a triathlon, search for clues to solve the mystery of a hit and run killer. Along the way, they discover the importance of truth, friendship, and faith.
6th grade through adult
Available wherever books are sold.
Progressive Rising Phoenix Press
ISBN 978-1-946329-16-5
Book: $12.95
Kindle: $4.99
A Catholic girl and a Jewish boy training for a triathlon, search for clues to solve the mystery of a hit and run killer. Along the way, they discover the importance of truth, friendship, and faith.
6th grade through adult
Available wherever books are sold.
Progressive Rising Phoenix Press
ISBN 978-1-946329-16-5
Book: $12.95
Kindle: $4.99
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Spokes: What Readers are Saying ...
Sherri Force, Jackson Progress-Argus
"Spokes is a wonderful book! I love the way the lessons in the book are so seamlessly incorporated, and the very real issues Mrs. Klingel's characters find themselves dealing with. The dogs are such a lovely touch, especially the Malinois Simian. "
Spokes, by Deanna Klingel – Book Review by Virginia Lieto
"Spokes by Deanna Klingel, a fast paced, easy to read novel, sends Kelsey Merritt and Brendon Cohen on an adventure to solve a mystery. Kelsey, a home-schooled teen, is a triathlon athlete. While cycling one afternoon with her mom, in preparation for an upcoming triathlon event, tragedy strikes. This tragedy sends Kelsey on a mission; to determine who is responsible for a hit and run accident. In her pursuit, she teams up with fellow triathlon athlete and home-school student, Brendon Cohen.
Together, these two teens, take us on a wild ride through the hills of North Carolina. We come across some unsavory characters. But, we also come across some rather funny, and down-to-earth Franciscan Friars. These Friars add a comical, yet heartwarming dimension to this wonderful story.
As I raced through this book (a real page turner), I kept asking myself, “what’s around the corner?” – literally! There were so many twists and turns. Did they know what they were getting into? Could two teenagers do what the police could not? What would happen if they got caught by the bad guys? Could they outsmart the bad guys? One must read the book to ascertain the answers to these questions. This young adult novel will enthrall any teen. I highly recommend it.
Spokes is an interesting title for this book, oozing with familial love and friendship. It is an apropos title for the story, because the spokes of a bicycle wheel are what keeps the wheel together. In comparison, love and friendship keep relationships together. So, in this book, “spokes” is synonymous with love. What a great message to share with the teenager in your life."
Sherri Force, Jackson Progress-Argus
"Spokes is a wonderful book! I love the way the lessons in the book are so seamlessly incorporated, and the very real issues Mrs. Klingel's characters find themselves dealing with. The dogs are such a lovely touch, especially the Malinois Simian. "
Spokes, by Deanna Klingel – Book Review by Virginia Lieto
"Spokes by Deanna Klingel, a fast paced, easy to read novel, sends Kelsey Merritt and Brendon Cohen on an adventure to solve a mystery. Kelsey, a home-schooled teen, is a triathlon athlete. While cycling one afternoon with her mom, in preparation for an upcoming triathlon event, tragedy strikes. This tragedy sends Kelsey on a mission; to determine who is responsible for a hit and run accident. In her pursuit, she teams up with fellow triathlon athlete and home-school student, Brendon Cohen.
Together, these two teens, take us on a wild ride through the hills of North Carolina. We come across some unsavory characters. But, we also come across some rather funny, and down-to-earth Franciscan Friars. These Friars add a comical, yet heartwarming dimension to this wonderful story.
As I raced through this book (a real page turner), I kept asking myself, “what’s around the corner?” – literally! There were so many twists and turns. Did they know what they were getting into? Could two teenagers do what the police could not? What would happen if they got caught by the bad guys? Could they outsmart the bad guys? One must read the book to ascertain the answers to these questions. This young adult novel will enthrall any teen. I highly recommend it.
Spokes is an interesting title for this book, oozing with familial love and friendship. It is an apropos title for the story, because the spokes of a bicycle wheel are what keeps the wheel together. In comparison, love and friendship keep relationships together. So, in this book, “spokes” is synonymous with love. What a great message to share with the teenager in your life."