Bitsy's World
Have you met Bitsy yet? Well, let me tell you, she is one interesting character! She's an adventurous twelve-year-old who wants to be a movie star, but can't seem to stay out of trouble! Between digging up skeletons, chasing down "ghosts," and trying to make some money, she's always wondering where she went wrong. Come along with Bitsy and her friends as they solve the mysteries at Hilton Head Island, Amelia Island, and Tybee Island.
Want to read the first chapters of Bitsy's adventures?
- Click here to read the first chapter of Bitsy and the Mystery at Hilton Head Island
- Click here to read the first chapter of Bitsy and the Mystery at Amelia Island.
- Click here to read the first chapter of Bitsy and the Mystery at Tybee Island
Want to get your own Bitsy books?
You and your parents can order your own autographed Bitsy books on the Books Page.
How about trying your hand at some cool contests?
Did you know that some events in the Bitsy books really happened? It's true! That's how authors write exciting stories-they take events that really happened, changed them around a little, and then put them in the books. The key is to have a bunch of interesting things happen in a short amount of time.
So, when I was doing research for all the Bitsy books, I collected stories of things that happened to me, or to someone in my family, or to other people I know. Then I took a lot of those experiences and let them happen to Bitsy and her family or friends!
Hey, do you think you can guess which events really happened and which ones are just made up? You do? Then you'll want to enter this cool contest! Every person who correctly answers at least 15 of the questions will win a Bitsy Mystery bookmark and a shell and fish island bracelet.
Ready to try it? Click below on the contest you want to enter. You can enter both, if you'd like!
Click here for the Bitsy and the Mystery at Amelia Island contest.
Click here for the Bitsy and the Mystery at Tybee Island contest.
Bitsy and the Mystery at Hilton Head Island contest. (Sorry--since the book won't be out until April, this contest isn't open yet.)
Want to know more about Bitsy and the places she visits?
- Hilton Head Island, Florida http://www.hiltonheadisland.org/
- Loggerhead Turtles http://www.hiltonheadislandsc.gov/Island/turtle.html
- Amelia Island, Florida
- Tybee Island, Georgia http://www.tybeeisland.com/
- Tybee Island Lighthouse http://www.tybeelighthouse.org/
Bitsy Books
Bitsy & the Mystery of Hilton Head Island - coming soon in 2008!
Bitsy and her baseball team head to Hilton Head Island for a tournament, where Bitsy expects sun, fun, and a first place trophy. But her plans change when she discovers a loggerhead turtle egg thief is on the loose. Could he be hiding right under their noses?
Bitsy travels to Amelia Island, Florida, where she chases a "ghost," runs from a "witch," and tries to discover the secrets of a haunted house.
Join Bitsy and her cousin, Matt, on Tybee Island, Georgia as they investigate the mysterious evil-looking man. Why doesn't he want them to go into the dark, abandoned fort? Could it be that valuable jewels really are hidden inside?