Young reader novelist incorporates local history into latest book
Trailer Video for THE ALBRECHT SOCIETY
NEW BOOK INFO!!!!! COMING THIS AUGUST ~ THE ALBRECHT SOCIETY – – – The sequel to the smash hit, The Washington Pursuit, is on its way! To celebrate the release, a book event is being held in historic downtown Bethlehem – Saturday, August 20th 2PM – More details to follow – Stay Tuned!!!!!
Cool blog post about THE WASHINGTON PURSUIT
Check out this amazing trailer video for The Washington Pursuit. Video created by Lisa Morro. Audio clip: Summer Daze by Ryan, The Sci-Fi Godfather. Available on Spotify, Apple Music and more…
Book Event
at
The historic SUN INN ~ Bethlehem!
Saturday, September 12th, 2020.
Click on the link below for more info:
https://suninnbethlehem.org/event/the-washington-pursuit/
NEW INTERVIEW with Shelby
from The Memorial Library of Nazareth:
Coming SEPTEMBER 2020
The Washington Pursuit
The Washington Pursuit follows Ernie Goodman, a 14 -year old boy, whose recent loss of his mother inspires him to complete her life’s work and uncover a revolutionary treasure!
If you like mystery, history, treasure hunts, or all of the in between, you’ll love my new adventure for the ages. This immersive book experience explores Bethlehem’s historic sites and keeps you on your toes, awaiting the next clue. The Washington Pursuit is truly a five-star novel. Do you have what it takes to pursue this mystery?
Early Reviews for THE WASHINGTON PURSUIT:
What Readers Are Saying
“It was adventurous and made me want to visit the many places in the novel!” — Ethan Prunest, sixth grader at DeFranco Elementary School
“The story of Ernest’s middle school life brought my emotions on a roller coaster from the start to finish.” — Mckayla Angus, sixth grader at DeFranco Elementary School
“Morro paints the backdrop so clearly, from the landscape to the historical buildings, right down to the musty, cobwebbed attic where the story takes hold. Another great read from Morro that will leave you wanting more information on the history of the Christmas City!”— Sarah Ellis, librarian at Nazareth Memorial Library
“If you like mystery, history, treasure hunts, or all of the in between, you’ll love Scott Morro’s new adventure for the ages. …The Washington Pursuit is truly a five-star novel. Do you have what it takes to pursue this mystery?” — Fiona Flatt, sixth grader at DeFranco Elementary School
“The story unveils glimpses of Pennsylvania’s rich Revolutionary War history, and vividly paints the beautiful picture that is Bethlehem and the Lehigh Valley.”— Nicola Kaye, sophomore at Villanova University
“The Washington Pursuit is a novel filled with crazy twists and turns and the sweet feeling of diving into history.” — Zoe Frost, tenth grader at Bangor High School
“I found this book to be very suspenseful and so exciting to read! I would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys solving mysteries and has an interest in history. — Lily Schumacher, seventh grader at Notre Dame School of Bethlehem
“I didn’t think his other books could be topped, but he nailed it. It’s that great. I would recommend this to anyone.” — Hannah Flyte, sixth grader at DeFranco Elementary School
“The Washington Pursuit is the treasure hunt of all treasure hunts. A book full of mystery and very hard to put down. On a scale of 1 to 10, this is an 11!” — Corbin Koehler, sixth grader at DeFranco Elementary School
“What a great read! Great research of history and the fun of the fictional hunt.” — Allen Frank, practical and fine arts teacher at Liberty High School, art lecturer at Moravian College
“There is a good blend of historical fact and fiction; each page leaves the reader on the edge of their seat.” — Jonathan Frank, eighth grader at Bangor Middle School
“This journey the character takes is a plot that has you on the edge of your seat; every detail, every clue, every sentence has you wanting to jump through the pages.” — Annabelle Gormont, ninth grader at Bangor High School
~ Video Interview with Shelby Rozell from Memorial Library of Nazareth ~
Click the link to watch the video: https://memoriallibraryofnazareth2.box.com/s/acp14iyut0w6w5sybjmenb1wm5iqu8qt
FORTUNATE
Thirteen-year-old Danny Schumacher thinks middle school will be perfect. He’s popular, athletic and in class with his best friends, including the girl of his dreams, Hannah Crawford. Everything was going great…Until the new kid, Ray Fletcher, showed up… [read more]
Available To Purchase NOW!!! Click on the link below: http://www.creators.com/books/fortunate
“The presentation was fantastic! My colleagues were impressed. The student reaction was great, as well. Thanks, again!” – Jeff Heagele, 6th Grade Teacher, Easton Middle School
“Wow! Awesome read, loved “Fortunate!” Really enjoyed the back and forth analogy to Poe’s “Cask” – great stuff, Scott! You have mastered the adolescent world of dialogue and rash decision-making rather than “Hmmm, maybe I should think about this…” – John Snyder, 5th Grade Teacher, Bethlehem Area School District
“I found this book in my local library and I couldn’t put the book down, it was so good. Keep making books like Fortunate, and you will be the next Edgar Allan Poe.”
-Tyler Wojak
“I read this book all the way through and I really enjoyed the plot. Keep it up!” From, Logan Warshep
“I really like all your books and your one of favorite authors. I recommended your books to all my friends and all of us agree that your books are AWESOME, especially your new book, Fortunate.”
Sincerely,
Ben Ziplow
“Dear Mr. Morro, I am a teacher in Alabama and I read your book, Fortunate, to my class. They loved it and would like to read more books by you. Keep up the good work!”
Sincerely,
John Smith
A mini blurb about FORTUNATE and me appeared in the Moravian College magazine. Click the link here to read it: https://www.moravian.edu/classnotes/1995.html
Scott Morro 