The Chambered Nautilus

Summer of L.U.C.K.
Ready or Not
The Chambered Nautilus

Get ready for a whirlwind adventure like no other in The Chambered Nautilus, the thrilling conclusion to Laura Segal Stegman's enchanting Summer of L.U.C.K. trilogy.

Best friends Darby, Justin, and Naz are facing their biggest challenge yet. After a year apart, they find themselves drifting away from each other at summer camp. But when the ghostly Leroy Usher's carnival falls under mysterious turmoil, the trio reunites to answer his desperate call for help.

The camp's new attraction, the Chambered Nautilus ride, hides a secret that could change everything. As pieces of the Ferris wheel vanish, Darby, Justin, and Naz must rely on their wits and teamwork to locate Leroy Usher before it's too late. Their unique bond is put to the ultimate test as they encounter one crisis after another.

With expulsion from camp and the carnival's existence on the line, the friends must persevere and unravel the mysteries surrounding Leroy Usher's plea. Join them in a heart-pounding journey filled with friendship, courage, and the power of never giving up. Will they save the carnival and their cherished memories? Find out in this magical tale of adventure, discovery, and the true meaning of loyalty.

Published: April 30, 2024
Publisher: Young Dragons
Imprint: Middle Grade Fiction
Genres:

Children's, Fantasy

Tags:

children's fantasy books, friendship, middle grade

About the Author

Laura Segal Stegman

Laura Segal Stegman is the author of Summer of L.U.C.K., Ready or Not, and The Chambered Nautilus, a middle-grade trilogy from Young Dragons Press, each of which have earned Readers' Favorite Five Star reviews. She has been featured at NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English), Orange County Children’s Book Festival, SCBWI-SoCal’s Fall Harvest Writers and Illustrators Day, San Diego Writers Festival, OC Book Fair, and LitFest in the Dena, and she shares her author journey with students at virtual and in-person school visits. She also serves as a judge for Society of Young Inklings, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and other writer competitions. She owns Laura Segal Stegman Public Relations, LLC, whose wide-ranging client list includes businesses and arts organizations. Her PR Tips for Authors workshop, a step-by-step guide to building a digital author media kit, has been presented by The Writing Barn, SCBWI, and elsewhere. Non-fiction writing credits include collaboration on the travel book Only in New York as well as feature stories and guest posts that have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Magazine, and School Library Journal’s Teen Librarian Toolbox, among others.

L.A. Parent Magazine lauded Summer of L.U.C.K. as a "good read," and Readers' Favorite praised it as "a tale that not only incorporates magic, carnivals, friendship, and fun but also manages to thread the plotline with pearls of wisdom about life, bullying, self-worth, and self-esteem." Ready or Not, according to middle grade/YA author Frank Morelli, “is filled with twists, turns, magic, time travel, and a healthy dose of courage from its deeply authentic cast of characters.” Greg Pattridge, reviewer for Always in the Middle, called The Chambered Nautilus, "a tale full of adventure, magic, and the power of never giving up."

Based in Los Angeles, Stegman is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of UC Irvine with a B.A. in Drama. She loves reading, Dodgers baseball, New York City, classical music, and theater. www.LauraStegman.com