Award-winning children’s author Carole Marsh is taking on some of the biggest mysteries known to man; natural disasters. In August 2007, Marsh released, “The Earthshaking Earthquake Mystery,” the first title from her new children’s mystery series, “Masters of Disasters,” which examines natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes and tornados. With the recent natural disasters in the news, the author believes the series will be a great teaching tool for children. “Kids are so much more aware of disasters these days,” says Marsh, “sometimes they are even part of disaster news. Instead of scaring them, this series shows children they can take an active role in keeping themselves and their families safe.”

“The Earthshaking Earthquake Mystery” introduces Carole Marsh Mystery fans to the Masters family, which consists of Artemis Masters an absentminded genius, and his two children, 12-year-old Curie who possesses her father’s shrewd science gene and penchant for solving scientific mysteries, and her rambunctious 8-year-old brother Nick. Curie and Nick accompany their father on a series of adventures of the meteorological kind that expose readers to quirky fun while teaching them scientific facts and theory. The story follows the Masters family as they travel to various locations prone to earthquakes, such as New Madrid, Missouri and the San Andreas Fault. Along the way readers learn the meaning to such scientific terms as tectonic plates, the Richter scale and the epicenter. The characters are contemporary and personable, the storylines fast-paced and intriguing. In addition to the scientific vocabulary and smart humor is a good old fashion mystery for young readers to sink their teeth into as they root for Curie and Nick to capture the proverbial bad guys.

“The Earthshaking Earthquake Mystery” features a built-in book club discussion, along with an SAT vocabulary component that teachers and parents alike appreciate. “We hope the Masters of Disasters series will allow young readers to enjoy learning the science behind natural disasters and how we are anticipating and avoiding some of the damage they have caused in the past,” said Gallopade International president Michele Yother.

For more information, visit www.gallopade.com or www.carolemarshmysteries.com.

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