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The Beast of Blackslope
Book 2 of "The Sherlock Files" Henry Holt Books for Young Readers "A fun series continues unabated" (Kirkus Reviews)

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The 100-Year-Old Secret
Book 1 of "The Sherlock Files" Henry Holt Books for Young Readers Also available for download (Random House) and as an audiobook

On Etruscan Time
(sequel to Cold in Summer)
Henry Holt Books for Young Readers

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I hope you'll enjoy finding out about me and my work. I've written fifteen books for young readers and one for adults. To read some reviews, click on a purple title in the right-hand column. For descriptions and other information, click on Find a Book. Learn more about me on the Bio page, and about my writing, including FAQs and a list of my works for young readers, by clicking on Writing. For ordering information click on the jacket of the book that interests you.

I love hearing from my readers, and especially enjoy meeting you in person at school and library visits (teachers and media specialists can find out more on the For Teachers page). You can reach me by clicking "E-mail me" on the right, or at TracyTBarrett@yahoo.com. I promise to write back! If you write me by surface mail and want a reply, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. My address is P.O. Box 120061, Nashville, TN, 37212.

Workshops and other presentations:
May 23
Fairytales Bookstore, Nashville, TN

May 30
Children's Festival of Reading, Knoxville, TN

July 6-10
"Asterisks and Obelisks: Greece and Rome in Children's Literature," University of Wales, Lampeter

October 15-18
Bouchercon, Indianapolis, IN

































Last updated 05/21/09

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Fiction for young readers
The Beast of Blackslope
Book 2 of "The Sherlock Files"
The 100-Year-Old Secret
Book 1 of "The Sherlock Files"
On Etruscan Time
Will Hector be able to right an ancient wrong?
Cold in Summer
Is helping a mysterious new friend worth the risk?
Anna of Byzantium
Intrigue in the world of medieval Byzantium
Nonfiction for young readers
The Ancient Chinese World
The civilization of ancient China for middle-school readers
The Ancient Greek World
The civilization of ancient Greece for middle-school readers
Growing Up in Colonial America
Childhood in the American colonies
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