Dead Man's Cove (Laura Marlin Mysteries 1): Book 1

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Working ships were put into quarantine because travelling by sea was the only way to get to this country, therefore if ships from other countries wanted to get here they had to go through 40 days in quarantine first," she added. Hulk ships would have been stationed near Sheerness with convicts on board. Picture: National Maritime Museum The area holds internationally important populations of wintering and passage birds and is also of importance for its breeding birds."

A truly outstanding, totally enthralling mystery set in Cornwall, England, this is one of the very best children's mysteries I've ever read. The heroine, 11-year-old orphan Laura Marlin, has been rescued from the children's home by her mysterious uncle, Calvin Redfern. Laura loves books, especially detective stories, and wants to become a detective like her favorite fictional detective, Matt Walker. Utilizing sketches, paintings, photographs, and excerpts from the Corps members themselves, these mural-sized panels guide visitors through the various stages of the expedition. The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center pays homage to the incredible journey undertaken by the explorers and the challenges they faced along the way. Dead Man’s cove is about a girl called Laura Marlin who was adopted by her Uncle, Calvin Redfern. She is taken to a town in Cornwall called St Ives and finds things strange. She meets a boy called Tariq and tries to be friends with him. One day, Laura sees the housekeeper (who is really good at making cakes) looking through Calvin’s files and Laura starts to suspect something. Tariq gets kidnapped and so does Laura and they have to try and get out of Dead Man’s Cove, a cove where if they stay there too long they will sink and die. Can her heroic dog, Skye, save her? What was up with her uncle? I knew it very fast, and then it was fun reading to see how long it took Laura to figure it all out. I did think it took her quite some time, and it was mostly due to her stalking her uncle in the night and overhearing a conversation. :P She believes the burials could have taken place anywhere between the 1600s and the end of the 1800s.It’s a charming little detective story, without being cutesy. There’s real threat and real danger, and serious issues explored within the narrative. Laura is a great character – very relatable, and admirable. She’s independent, intelligent, brave and loyal, but she has her flaws too, making her rounded and believable. I bought this one during my vacation in 2018, so almost 6 months ago, but never was in the mood to read this one. Oh boy, past me, why why? Because as soon as I started this one I was totally in the story. I wanted to read on and on and on. In summary, Cape Disappointment, with its mesmerizing Deadman’s Cove and other enticing beaches, provides visitors with numerous opportunities to marvel at the majesty of the Pacific Ocean and the Columbia River. The idyllic coastal scenery offers a serenity that is sure to captivate the hearts of those who venture to this natural paradise. Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center

There are all sorts of folklore stories, including a wild animal with red eyes that eats brains of the dead but in the real world people have a morbid fascination with death, which is why there are so many crime thrillers on TV." Visitors can admire breathtaking views of the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean from various points within the park. The coastal forest is home to an abundance of salal, providing stunning photo opportunities. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the diverse flora and fauna found throughout the park.One channel, Hovercraft History Hunters, posted footage of a visit to Deadmans Island in June 2019 by hovercraft, attracting almost 480,000 views. Those at Deadmans Island have got the desolate beauty of a deserted island, the sound of water lapping and the call of birds covered with a carpet of samphire and sea lavender." Remains discovered by Daf Charman on one of her last visits to Deadmans Island. Picture: Daf Charman Dead Man's Cove was the first book chosen for my monthly book club. I had been wanting to read it for a while because it sounded like a perfect middle grade adventure and mystery in the vein of Enid Blyton, plus the cover is stunning! Dead Man's Cove is the first story in the Laura Marlin Mysteries series, following 11-year-old Laura as she works on becoming an ace detective, inspired by her favourite fictional detective Matt Walker. Laura is living in Sylvan Meadow's Children's Home when she is discovered by her uncle, Calvin Redfern, and taken to live in St Ives, Cornwall, where her detective skills are about to be put to use.

At first I was wondering if Laura went to school, but then it was mentioned. I do have to say that I wasn't a fan of the people there. The teacher who apparently had his dreams shattered (at least that is how it felt to me) and so was enormously discouraging these young kids. The way he talked when Laura told her dreamjob? Man, that is just too much. Way to throw a dream out of the window. I get that you have to stay realistic, but let a kid dream, so much is possible these days that dreams can be fulfilled. I am glad that Laura stood her ground though. *cheers*

I did get permission and went there with the BBC. It's a place of scientific interest and a bird reserve. The area around Cape Disappointment also presents awe-inspiring ocean views that feature the powerful Columbia River merging with the Pacific Ocean. This natural wonder is an impressive display of nature’s magnificence, as two mighty forces collide and harmoniously join together. I had a friend who used to live there and she said a section of their museum is dedicated to Sheerness and the people who travelled from here. Deadmans Island is near Queenborough, off the coast of Sheppey The circular walk on the South West Coast Path near Portreath to see Crane Island is one of the best walks on the north Cornwall coast. It includes the cliff tops of Reskajeage Down and Carvannel Down, a short scramble down to see Samphire Island, collapsed sea caves and smuggler’s coves. There are plenty of pitstops and options for a swim in Portreath. Inland the route passes through the lovely woodland and streams of Illogen Wood and then Tehidy Country Park which, depending on the time of year, are great places to sea bluebells and autumnal colours. Middle grade mysteries are among my favourite books to read because they're so much fun and Dead Man's Cove certainly isn't short of mysteries to figure out. Why is the cove so dangerous? Is Tariq, the shopkeeper's quiet son, who he appears to be? Why is the housekeeper, Mrs Webb, so mean? Does her uncle really work in the fisheries? And what does Laura have to do to find her place in St Ives? Dead Man's Cove was (to my delight!) much more complicated and darker than expected, but it also leaves you nostalgic for a childhood you (likely) never had, full of breakfast by the sea, accompanied by a loyal Siberian Husky named Skye, roaming sand the 'colour of a Labrador puppy'. It made me miss living by the sea while I was at university, waking up to seagulls every morning.