The Blog
Real science, reading tips, and stories from behind the books — for parents, teachers, librarians, and young adventurers.
Many parents and educators wonder how to engage reluctant readers, especially those aged 8 to 12. Adventure stories, with their thrilling plots and relatable characters, offer a powerful pathway to fostering a genuine love for reading without turning it into a chore.
Uncover the wonders of the Florida Gulf Coast with your family! This guide helps you identify common wildlife in the tide line, mangroves, and back bay, offering tips for respectful and educational observation. Perfect for sparking a love of science and adventure.
Ready-to-use discussion questions and read-aloud tips for teachers, librarians, and homeschooling families — organized by the themes that run through every Sunset Cove adventure.
The best way to teach a child science may be to never let them notice they are learning. A case for "STEM by stealth" — and the middle-grade stories that pull it off.
A published author and a nurse-turned-educator, writing side by side. The story of how Judy Pence and Katy Cloonan turned real family adventures into the world of Sunset Cove.
A starfish on a shelf is a small thing. The lesson behind it isn’t. A parent- and teacher-friendly look at tide-pool ethics and why the Conners leave the beach the way they found it.
If your reader tore through Hoot, Flush, and Scat, here’s what to hand them next — a guide to Florida adventure comps for ages 8–12, and how Sunset Cove joins the shelf.
What is really happening inside a hurricane? A clear, kid-friendly guide to how these storms form, why the eye is so eerie, and what storm surge actually means.