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ABOUT Shirley
ABOUT Shirley
Shirley Lee Baldwin is a native Virginian and earned two degrees from the University of Virginia. Her middle grade series Feathers, Treasures & Sandy Paws evokes the charm of life in a small village where one doesn’t have to be wealthy to be rich in friendship.
She spent her formative years in a multi-generational household with elders who reminisced about life in the good ol’ days during the Great Depression, World War II, and the cultural revolution of the 1960s. From as early as the fourth grade, family folklore and great teachers sparked her interest in storytelling.
Her yearning for travel led to a twenty-year career overseas in places once hidden behind the Iron Curtain, locations where safaris begin at one’s doorstep, and colorful gateways to the magnificent Himalayas.
She returned to the foothills of the ancient and mystical Blue Ridge Mountains where she writes stories inspired by the whispers and giggles of her muses.
Her marvelous tales are sure to delight the young and young at heart.
Welcoming fans to my new book series!
Welcoming fans to my new book series!
Already read Empty Pockets?
Already read Big Little Secrets?
Already read Time Will Tell?
Already read The Trilogy?
New! Time Will Tell - an adventure like no other!
Let the Series Begin!
Let the Series Begin!
If you’ve ever discovered something with the help of your best friends; or wondered what your pet was thinking; or had such a strange experience you weren't sure if it was a dream; or love exploring the back corner of an old bookstore, then the middle-grade series Feathers, Treasures & Sandy Paws is for you. Readers of all ages are promised a little magic, a little mystery, and a lot of smiles.
Follow eleven-year-old Jack and his friends on their adventures and discoveries in the seaside village of Hansford Landing where anything can happen and often does!
Books in the Series (so far)
Meet Jack and his friends in Empty Pockets which launched on Oct 24, 2025 as an e-book & in paperback on Dec 18th. The revised edition includes new illustrations and chapter questions for discussion and reflection.
Do you like secrets? See how many you can count in Big Little Secrets, book two in the series, released in paperback on Nov 11, 2025 followed by the e-book on Nov 17th. The second edition with a cover refresh released in July 2026.
Tall ships, pirates, and a dragon? Yes, please! Time Will Tell, book three in the series, released on July 19, 2026.
The Trilogy edition (the first three books under one cover) is bargain-priced in paperback, available August, 2026. The dustjacket color laminate hardcover edition with bonus content released on September 17, 2026.
Reading the books in sequence will result in the best immersion experience.
REVIEWS:
"Readers who enjoy Adventures in Odyssey and Beverly Cleary will find a lot to like in these characters and stories." — Reader Views (Click here for full review)
"This story sparkles with classic charm and timeless lessons. Empty Pockets is a heartfelt middle-grade adventure filled with friendship, mystery, and seaside magic — perfect for readers who loved Because of Winn-Dixie or The Penderwicks. Shirley Lee Baldwin’s writing is warm, uplifting, and full of heart, reminding readers that even when life feels uncertain, good deeds always find their way back to you. Plus, with a clever dog and chatty budgie in the mix, there’s never a dull moment in Hansford Landing!" — BookBaby (Click here for review)
The Book Revue - an editorial review of Empty Pockets
The Book Revue - an editorial review of Big Little Secrets
Reader Views - an editorial review of Time Will Tell
The BookLife Prize - an editorial review of Empty Pockets
The BookLife Prize - an editorial review of Big Little Secrets
The BookLife Prize - an editorial review of Time Will Tell
Reader Views - an editorial review of The Trilogy
IndieReader - an editorial review of The Trilogy
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An Invitation to Adventure!
An Invitation to Adventure!
Self-publishing is exciting, but it's not easy. I don't have a team of marketing staff or the benefit of a big publisher brand behind me. That's where you come in!
I would love for you to join my launch team, so that together we can make this series a success and bring these light-hearted stories and laughter into the homes of readers everywhere. Your job? Simply share this website on your social media or in your e-mails to friends and family.
Thank you for your help to get the word out!
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A note from Barney the blue-eyed border collie:
Thank you so much for visiting our page! We can hardly wait to share our stories with you!
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