DANETTE VIGILANTE
Coming soon
The Sand Beneath the Waves
A lyrical, fact-filled picture book that invites young readers to wonder where the sand beneath their feet has been. Blending imagination with science, the story follows sand on a swirling journey through underwater landscapes, from coral pieces to curious sea creatures. With bonus facts at the end, this book is perfect for curious kids, classrooms, and anyone who loves a little learning with their storytelling.
“… an absolutely charming manuscript: lyrical, playful, and full of wonder. I especially love how it weaves science and storytelling in a way that feels both magical and educational. It’s sure to spark curiosity and joy in young readers.”
– Melissa Cristina Márquez, wildlife educator, conservationist, and author of Sea of Constellations
Danette has won the Independent Publishers Bronze Award for multicultural Fiction-Juv/YA for her book Tia Lugo Speaks No Evil.
Tami Charles, New York Times bestselling author
A bite-your-nails mystery, with a side of humor, that’ll have you zipping through the pages!
Tami Charles, New York Times bestselling author
A bite-your-nails mystery, with a side of humor, that’ll have you zipping through the pages!
Ernesto Cisneros, Author of Efren Divided and Falling Short
A multigenerational thriller that will warm your heart, even as it has you looking over your shoulder.
Hilda Eunice Burgos, Author of Ana Maria Does Not Live in a Castle
We can’t help but feel drawn to Tia and wish for her safety and success in this engaging urban murder-mystery. Danette Vigilante keeps readers on the edge of their seats right up to the end!Booklist
The ever-escalating suspense will keep the pages turning throughout this thrilling upper-middle-grade mystery.Shannon J, Reviewer
A unique and carefully crafted approach to middle grade suspense, Danette Vigilante’s Tia Lugo Speaks No Evil is warm and authentic and yet frightening and unexpected. Tia Lugo Speaks No Evil is anything but predictable.
Felicia C, Educator
I love the way the author included so much culture and traditional beliefs into her novel. Although I am Italian, I recognized many of the customs, especially those of the very superstitious abuela.
Tia is an excellent protagonist, and although a piece of her innocence is lost from the very beginning, it's great to see her grow and mature with her own values and beliefs.
Jacob R, Reviewer
Another great MG story that had me at hello. I LOVE it when there are a wider range of MG. This MG has so many fingers in different genre: fantasy, thriller, suspense. So much great storytelling in these pages. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Annalyssa B, Reviewer
I loved watching all of the little details in the book come together, the author is amazing at having insignificant details come back in a big way.
Katelyn S, Reviewer
The entire book takes place over three days, but it could have been a whole summer with how well it was written and how invested you become in the characters. It was an all-around great book that totally has a twist you don’t see coming.
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