The Book That Saved Beth

By Lucy Santos

Can you imagine a world where you no longer have to attend school? Beth’s wish is to never return to school again and play all day long. She is the opposite of her brother Michael who loves school and gets good grades. Beth does not complete her homework, preferring to play with her best friend Sally instead. One night, her history book magically transports her to the Land of Ignots. This is a place where children do not attend school, and they play all day long. Now Beth has a new family who all encourage her to play. Mayor Thunder Ignot introduces her as a new member in The Land of Ignots. Beth is so happy, but all is not as it seems. Will she return to her home or stay in the Land of Ignots?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
• Release date: Mar 28, 2024
• ISBN: 9781398414778

Lucy Santos

Lucy Santos was born in Newark, New Jersey. Her parents immigrated to the United States from Cuba in 1968. She is fluent in English and Spanish. Ever since she was a child, she enjoyed writing. Lucy always had a great imagination that has helped her develop into a writer as an adult. She graduated with a BA in English Communications from Bloomfield College. Lucy is a freelance writer for Medium.com. Among many other activities, she likes reading, gardening, crafts, taking long walks and watching films. As an animal lover, Lucy enjoys the company of her lovebird, her two dogs and cats.

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The Book That

Saved Beth

Lucy Santos

Austin Macauley Publishers

The Book That Saved Beth

About the Author

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Chapter 1: School Starts

Chapter 2: Homework

Chapter 3: Pop Quiz

Chapter 4: Trouble

Chapter 5: Parent and Teacher Meeting

Chapter 6: Friday

Chapter 7: The History Book and the Math Book

Chapter 8: Magic at Bedtime

Chapter 9: Welcome to the Land of Ignots

Chapter 10: Play, Play, and More Play

Chapter 11: Too Much Play

Chapter 12: Secret Trip to the Library

Chapter 13: The Books Inside the Library

Chapter 14: Back at Home at Last

Chapter 15: That Magical Monday Morning

About the Author

Lucy Santos was born in Newark, New Jersey. Her parents immigrated to the United States from Cuba in 1968. She is fluent in English and Spanish. Ever since she was a child, she enjoyed writing. Lucy always had a great imagination that has helped her develop into a writer as an adult. She graduated with a BA in English Communications from Bloomfield College. Lucy is a freelance writer for Medium.com. Among many other activities, she likes reading, gardening, crafts, taking long walks and watching films. As an animal lover, Lucy enjoys the company of her lovebird, her two dogs and cats.

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Lucy Santos 2024

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Chapter 1

School Starts

Already there were signs that the summer was ending as a cool crisp wind was blowing. In a couple of weeks, the leaves would become colourful. Beth Smith had such a great summer that she did not want to go back to school and start the 5th grade. She loved playing games outside with her friends and swimming in the family pool. But today was the first day of school and summer was over. Beth reminisced about the summer she left behind.

Beth, you do not want to be late for school! her mom yelled.

I am getting dressed for school, Beth said.

Beth put on her clothes as slowly as she could. She just tried to do