A Sequel to Grandma’s Sock Drawer

To be safe or to save?

Sukey races the clock to save Grandma, and Ranunculus, her small canine helper. Never in her wildest dreams did Sukey imagine that her inherited little key to a sock drawer would unlock so much trouble.

Transported into a mysterious underground world fraught with unexpected dangers, Sukey must stir up her courage and face her fears in order to restore her broken family.

Through her whirlwind adventures Sukey finds support from two unusual friends, Laurel and Willa, as she struggles to make sense of clues and bravely confront the unknown. 

But the final challenge is hers alone to answer. Will Sukey unravel the mystery or will she play it safe?

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Kirkus Review for Sukey’s Unfinished Mission

“A young girl’s otherworldly quest to find her grandmother continues in this middle-grade novel by Agauas, one in a series.

This novel begins with a quick recap of Grandma’s Sock Drawer(2020), the previous volume in this series: Sukey Durand’s grandmother disappears, having left a note asking Sukey to come and find her. Sukey’s grandmother also left her a key to a bureau drawer, which held three pairs of socks, each of which took her on different adventures (transporting her to different worlds) when she put them on. The action picks up with Sukey returning to find her father prepping her grandmother’s belongings for an estate sale. Sukey has a conversation with two talking leaves from a tree who vow to help her rescue her grandmother and complete her unfinished mission. Moments later, the trio is swept up in a windstorm that sets the new story into motion. Sukey and her traveling companions encounter talking animals, a mysterious water wall, and many other mystical entities. Her quest unearths a family secret: a rift between mother and son that must be repaired for her grandmother to return. Though the text contains no illustrations, the author does a wonderful job of creating vivid imagery with her words (“Her eyes darted to the crystal waterfall crashing onto the rocks, pouring its clear water into the pool of ink that formed the dark lake”), particularly in the moments when Sukey is being transported to other worlds. The story can get convoluted, particularly near the end, but the action moves quickly enough to keep things from ever getting dull. (This book has obvious references to the first one, but a knowledge of it is not required to enjoy Sukey’s new adventures.) Agauas knows her young audience, so nothing gets too scary. The narrative reaches a satisfying conclusion, but it’s pretty clear this isn’t the last readers will see of Sukey.Young readers will be mesmerized by the magical elements that Sukey encounters in this supernatural adventure.” – Kirkus Reviews

Reader Reviews

“Sue’s masterful storytelling ability brings this adventure to life, delighting readers with imaginative landscapes and wonderful characters. Readers will be immediately engaged from the first chapter, embarking on a thrilling adventure filled with suspense and unexpected plot twists. The main character continues to grow in this second book and her struggles and frustrations are relatable. A truly delightful read.” – Sonya Julie, Rochester Writers

“Brilliant, original… what an imagination! Two leaves… who but you would make them so rich and complete. The waterfalls, the caves, key, and so much more were fantastic. I could not put it down. Truly an amazing and original story.” – Kathy F.

“I am so amazed by Sue’s imagination and style of writing. I love the teaching aspect of her writing. She is so talented.” – K. Callow

“I loved Sue’s new book, Sukey’s Unfinished Mission, and couldn’t put it down. I had so much fun that I’m going to reread the first book (Grandma’s Sock Drawer) and then this one again. Congrats!” – D. Hewitt