About the Book A Penny Saved

Book: A Penny Saved

Authors: Terri Gillespie & Cynthia L. Simmons

Genre: Middle-Grade Fantasy & Mystery

Release Date: May 27, 2023

A Move, A Mess, A Mystery

Mason’s world turns upside down when he, his little sister, Olivia, and their mother move into their grandfather’s house.

Mason misses his cool friends. Unfortunately, R.B., the weird kid down the street, thinks he’s Mason’s new best friend.

Mason’s grandfather, a retired professor, stays in his office filled with musty, dusty books. Never realizing there’s a magical treasure hidden in plain sight. An 1860 Indian Head penny, named Penny, who is alive!

When Penny goes missing, Mason helps his grandfather look for her.

Will Mason find Penny and learn her secret?

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My Thoughts on A Penny Saved

A Penny Saved is a sweet children’s book that you’ll love having on your shelf this year. A great independent reader book.  Probably best for the 9-13 year old range. Though I could see it being read by a year or two younger and a year or so older as well. 

Our main character Mason and his family move in with his grandfather.  He misses his old friends and has a bit of trouble fitting in here in his new home.  Partly because he still somewhat wishes he still lived where he always knew. 

Grandpa is a professor and stays in his office a lot.  But there’s a secret!  There is an Indian head penny in the house.  And that penny has a person!  Penny comes to life but when she goes missing can they figure out where she is and how to save her?

This read quickly and had a bit of a super clean mystery for your pre-teen readers.  My kids all adored it from age 7 through my teen readers.  I enjoyed reading it as well.  This is one of those books that makes a quick read-aloud for a family or that kids will enjoy reading on their own. 

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.

About the Author of A Penny Saved

Terri Gillespie is a multi-award award-winning author, speaker, and YouTube personality. Terri lives with her hubby outside Atlanta. They have one adult daughter, who lives in Chicago with her husband and son. Terri was one of the managing editors of the bestselling Tree of Life Version of the Holy Scriptures.

More from Terri

My grandson, DJ, loves to read, but there is a lack of inspirational and clean books with Black protagonists. DJ loves fantasy and mysteries, and as his safta (grandmother), I wanted a book that gives even more, of a sense of legacy with a theme of looking past the exterior to the value underneath.

When the strange, awkward R.B. offers to pray for Mason’s grandfather and then brings over his granny’s tuna casserole, Mason is touched and wonders if he has misjudged R.B.

After tasting this recipe, would you change your mind?

Widow Savier’s (R.B.’s granny) Tuna Casserole

2 (5 oz.) cans chunky-type tuna in water (drain well)

1 cup frozen peas

1⁄2 cup milk

3⁄4 cup butter-Ritz-like crackers, crushed or crushed potato chips (R.B. prefers the chips)

4 oz. (about 2-1⁄2 cups) thick egg noodles

1 can (10.75 oz.) cream of mushroom soup

1⁄4 tsp. garlic powder

Bit of butter (it is the south after all)

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Cook noodles according to package instructions, adding peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking; drain in strainer.
• While noodles are cooking, in a separate bowl, mix together soup, milk and garlic powder.
• Stir in the noodles and peas, then add the tuna.
• Transfer to a 1-1⁄2 quart lightly buttered casserole.
• Bake 15 minutes; top with cracker crumbs OR CHIPS. Continue baking for 5 – 10 minutes or until heated through.

Serves 4, so Widow Savier doubles the recipe for Mason’s family so they have leftovers.

Blog Stops for A Penny Saved

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, November 16

Stories By Gina, November 17 (Author Interview)

Texas Book-aholic, November 18

A Modern Day Fairy Tale, November 19 (Author Interview)

Mary Hake, November 19

Locks, Hooks and Books, November 20

Vicky Sluiter, November 21 (Author Interview)

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, November 22

A Reader’s Brain, November 23 (Author Interview)

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, November 24

Blogging With Carol, November 25

Blossoms and Blessings, November 26 (Author Interview)

Artistic Nobody, November 26

For Him and My Family, November 27

Library Lady’s Kid Lit, November 28 (Author Interview)

Little Homeschool on the prairie, November 29

Giveaway for A Penny Saved

To celebrate her tour, Terri is giving away the grand prize package of a $50 Amazon Gift Card, a signed copy of A Penny Saved, and A Penny Saved Mug!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway!

Click the link below to enter.

https://promosimple.com/ps/28eed/a-penny-saved-celebration-tour-giveaway