Florida born and raised, Jessica McDougle currently lives in Mississippi with her husband, two daughters, two dogs, two cats, and a host of other animals. As a teacher, Jessica has spent much of her time collecting ideas for adventure stories like Nadia Knox and the Eye of Zinnia that lead readers on a hike through the imagination.
Nadia Knox and the Eye of Zinnia
For as long as she can remember, Nadia and her younger brother, Chris, have been tagging along with their parents as they travel the world searching for the untold stories of ancient societies. This summer her parents are angling to win the world-famous F.I.S.H. Prize for Finding Inaccuracies in Science and History. With competition fierce and only a few months left until the finalists are chosen, it’ll take the whole team to uncover something truly remarkable: the Kamju, a civilization hidden deep in the wilds of Uganda. Legends say the Kamju have powerful magic. People say they are not real. Nadia’s parents think they can find them.
Nadia knows how important this discovery could be to her parents, but she can’t shake the feeling that something is wrong. After all, wouldn’t there be more than legends and whispers if the Kamju actually wanted to be found?
