Lynn GarthwaiteLynn Garthwaite is the author of the Dirkle Smat Adventure Series - mysteries for young learners just starting to read chapter books. Her passion for children's literacy also compelled Lynn to start a non-profit called Books on Wings(R) which devotesitself to closing the achievement gap, one child at a time. She lives in Minnesota where she is proud of that spunky little topknot on its northern border. (And yes, there is an explanation for that). Read More Read Less