The Birdie Abroad Series

Life's been tough for Birdie Blessing, and not just because of her name. Her dad's dead. Her brother's dead. Her friends have abandoned her, too. When her mom finally drags herself out of bed, she tells Birdie they're selling the house and heading for a fairy-tale town Birdie can't even pronounce.   Great.   But everything changes when Birdie arrives in Bruges and meets Ben, a gangly, wild-haired Texas boy, and an instant friendship sparks. It's not long before they stumble on a mystery that lures them beyond the tourist traps to a maze of cobblestone lanes where visitors seldom go – and where ghosts of the fairy tale city linger.   Birdie's suddenly happy again, with a gorgeous town at her feet, a mystery to solve, and a fun new friend. But is it too good to be true? Will Ben still be her friend if he learns about her past? And even if he is, will their friendship survive when the mystery turns menacing?   Birdie in Bruges is book one of the Birdie Abroad series, where Birdie's unforgettable summer begins!

Studying abroad this summer? Backpacking through Europe? Going on vacation with your parents?   See what it's like to be there through the eyes of American teens in this heartfelt fiction series. You'll delight in the magic and mystery that unfold, in both the past and the present!   Wait? What??!!   When Birdie gets stuck at history camp with a bunch of other American kids whose parents would rather bum around Germany without them, she has no idea she'll be part of a local pageant aimed at bringing the medieval fortress to life.   But Birdie is no ordinary camper: She's hiding an enchanted piece of glass that opens windows in time. Now, trapped inside a ruin deep in the land of legends and fairy tales – from an evil siren called the Loreley to a chess piece that bestows wealth and power – Birdie and her new friends must embark on a dangerous quest to solve a mystery, save a life, and tame the magic around them – before time runs out for good.   Birdie on the Rhine is book two of the Birdie Abroad series, where the adventure continues! NOTE: The overall plot builds with each installment, but the books are standalone stories that can be read out of order.   "If a door to the past appears in the heart of a German castle, open it." —Marty McEntire, Europe for Americans Travel Guide

Studying abroad this summer? Backpacking through Europe? Going on vacation with your parents?   See what it's like to be there through the eyes of American teens in this heartfelt fiction series. You'll delight in the magic and mystery that unfold, in both the past and the present!   Wait? What??!!   Birdie is done shifting through time. Done putting her friends in danger. And done with the enchanted piece of glass causing all the trouble. It's time to get back to a traditional summer abroad with her mom and enjoy the charming city of Prague like a normal tourist.   But first, she needs to destroy the aventurine. If only she could find the time. Her mom's new obsession with her dad's old friend means a change in plans, a change that includes Birdie spending way too much time with his handsome son.   Just when she thinks she may never succeed, an old friend arrives to help. But as the summer sun beats down on the cobblestone lanes, she can't shake the feeling that someone is waiting... and watching their every move.   Birdie in Prague is book three of the Birdie Abroad series, where adventure meets a bit of romance! NOTE: The overall plot builds with each installment, but the books are standalone stories that can be read out of order. __________   "Step into a world of alchemy and magic, science and wonder." —Marty McEntire, Europe for Americans Travel Guide 

Birdie Blessing's summer abroad has been anything but ordinary.   There's been the magic.   The new friends.   The danger.   The time travel.   Even the touch of romance.   But finally -- finally – she has everything under control. She can be a normal American teen on her first trip to Paris, devouring crepes, buying fabulous clothes, and climbing the Eiffel Tower.   Can't she?   If only she were normal. If only her dad and brother were still alive. If only her mom would tell her the truth about what she's doing in Europe.   If only her heart stopped racing every time a certain boy came around.   If only the magic stayed bound.   It turns out being normal is not in the cards. As Birdie makes her way to the City of Light, danger lurks ever closer, stalking her, growing more evil with each passing day, until the results of an eerie tarot reading and a medieval mystery intertwine to change her life forever.   Birdie in Paris is book four in the Birdie Abroad series. NOTE: The overall plot builds with each installment, but the books are standalone stories that can be read out of order. _____________________ Studying abroad this summer? Backpacking through Europe? Going on vacation with your parents?   See what it's like to be there through the eyes of American teens in this heartfelt fiction series. You'll delight in the magic and mystery that unfold, in both the past and the present!