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Each and every human on earth has a unique story to tell. Whether in the classroom or on a plane, Maria has embraced the joy that comes from connecting with others through storytelling. On this site, find stories of real life and imagination that she has written, including her debut novel Tracks.
Feel inspired by her writings? Connect for school visits, copy writing, or even just to talk travel and share stories.
Tracks
Maria's Debut Novel
Twelve-year-old Natalie Carpenter wants nothing more than to follow the old train tracks straight out of her no-nothing, go-nowhere, nothing-but-bad-memories town, but when a stranger arrives seeking to unravel mysteries left behind by his recently deceased mother, what started out as the worst summer of Natalie's life is about to dramatically change.
From abandoned train stations to old museums to encounters with a famous actress and even to a haunted hotel, Natalie and her new found friend, John Paul, race to piece together clues that could very well solve a half-century old missing person case and even lead to the discovery of a fabled hidden treasure. More importantly, will the secrets they reveal help heal deep wounds of the past, including Natalie’s own?
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