The Metamorphosis of Emma Murry

Gold Recipient of The Mom's Choice Award, placing among the best in family-friendly media Recipient of three Purple Dragonfly Children's Book Awards for Mystery, Middle Grade Fiction, and Environmental Books Recipient of The American Fiction Award for Pre-teen Fiction Recipient of the Readers' Favorite International Book Award for Mystery Gold Recipient of The Literary Titan Book Award for excellence in writing that is innovative and impactful "A smart, riveting environmental tale with a laudable adolescent cast."—Kirkus Reviews Thirteen-year-old Emma Murry loves nature and art. She spends her summer in the community butterfly garden drawing and taking care of the monarchs during their amazing metamorphosis from egg to butterfly. So when she overhears Jeb Scott and his celebrity dad Chester discussing plans to destroy the garden to build a ski resort, she and her best friend Sophie quickly rally their environmental club to stop them. But when a mysterious death threat is left at the Scotts' house and Emma's dad becomes the main suspect, Emma must team up with Jeb to investigate. She slowly discovers people are not what they seem as she tries to untangle friendships, organize a protest, and uncover the supernatural secrets hiding on the mountain. Emma will have to go through her own metamorphosis by overcoming her fears and facing what she dreads. If she fails, she could jeopardize everything—butterflies, friendships, and her family. Read more