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The Dancing Cats of Applesap
by Janet Taylor LisleIn a forgotten small town, one girl and a hundred cats are about to do something spectacularApplesap is a small town smack dab in the middle of New York state, and beyond that geographical oddity, there isn&’t much special about it. It has a dress shop, a run-down movie theater, and two old-fashioned drug stores: Jiggs&’ and the Super Queen. But nobody goes to Jiggs&’. The roof is leaky, the seats are sticky, and the flies have built a kingdom around the soda fountain. Worst of all are the cats—hundreds of strays who wander in off the street to make the store their home. Jiggs&’ is a place for creatures who want to hide from the world, and so it is perfect for Melba. A shy young girl who&’s too timid to talk to other children, Melba makes Jiggs&’ her home-away-from-home. As the old store nears bankruptcy, Melba comes up with a wild plan that will save the pharmacy, make Applesap famous, and change her life forever. This ebook features a personal history by Janet Taylor Lisle including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s own collection.
The Great Dimpole Oak
by Janet Taylor LisleAn ancient oak tree has seen glory and tragedy—but nothing quite as spectacular as the showdown that&’s brewing For nearly a thousand years, the Dimpole Oak has towered over this small East Coast town, witnessing the passage of history: duels and revolution, lovers&’ trysts and traitors&’ hangings, victory parades and midnight conspiracies. The farmer who owns the land beneath the tree likes to tell stories of the murders and witch trials that took place in its shade. Local children play on the oak&’s great roots and dig for buried treasure. The townsfolk plan a Dimpole Oak Day to celebrate their landmark. Meanwhile, far away in India, a swami has a holy vision of the oak, and begins a journey to find it. Back in Dimpole, two boys take inspiration from the blackguards and pirates of the old farmer&’s tales, and challenge a local bully to a confrontation under the oak. As all these plots and plans converge, the mighty oak stands ready to witness another grand event. This ebook features a personal history by Janet Taylor Lisle including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s own collection.
Angela's Aliens (Investigators of the Unknown #4)
by Janet Taylor LisleWhen their best friend changes drastically, the Investigators suspect extraterrestrial troubleGeorgina and Poco should not be climbing an apple tree in the dark. But Poco, who talks to animals, has recently developed a serious crush on a robin, and she gets worried when the bird doesn&’t return to his nest one night. Poco convinces her friend to come with her to check on the nest, and while they&’re peering through the tree branches, they see strange glowing objects in the sky. The array of lights can only mean one thing: aliens. The next morning, Poco&’s robin returns and, more importantly, so does Angela. Angela had been the girls&’ best friend before moving to Mexico a year ago, but she comes back totally changed. Before, she was short, chatty, and imaginative. Now she is tall, sullen, and cold. When Georgina reminds her of their former club, the Investigators of the Unknown, Angela shrugs her off. Paco and Georgina realize that the aliens have claimed their first victim, and they will have to move fast to save their friend. This ebook features a personal history by Janet Taylor Lisle including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s own collection.
Hannah, Divided
by Adele GriffinUncommonly smart, uncommonly strange, Hannah is determined to become a successIn the one-room schoolhouse at Chadds Ford, Hannah Bennett is a sensation. She is a whiz at math—so adept that she teaches the other students—but in reading, she is a flop. Give her a piece of poetry and she can tell you how many As, how many Es, how many Rs there are in it—but she cannot read a word. Her talent is amazing, but in this small town during the Great Depression, people think that girls will only use math for household budgeting. All at once, everything changes for Hannah when she is invited to study math in the big city of Philadelphia. This illiterate farm girl will undertake the adventure of a lifetime, in hopes of winning a university scholarship. As long as she stays true to herself, there is nothing—not reading, writing, or the city of Philadelphia—that is beyond Hannah&’s reach. This ebook features a personal history by Adele Griffin including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s own collection.
Overnight
by Adele GriffinFor Gray, being a member of the Lucky Seven might not be so lucky<P> They're called the Lucky Seven. The most popular girls in sixth grade, they are the envy of everyone else in the school, and Caitlin Donnelley is their queen. Gray is the shyest member of the group, the most fragile, and the easiest for the others to pick on. Last year, she was nearly ejected from the Seven, and since then nothing has been as important as clinging to her status in the group--not even her mother's ongoing battle with cancer. Caitlin throws a sleepover for her birthday, and when Gray goes to the kitchen for a glass of juice, she disappears without a trace. To find Gray and keep her alive, the girls will have to put their differences aside and work together. But some of them have secrets they're not telling--and for this particular gang of girls, being nice does not come naturally. <P> This book features a personal history by Adele Griffin including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author's own collection.
Rainy Season
by Adele GriffinAs a nation teeters on the brink, Lane struggles to hold herself—and her family—together In 1977 Panama, there is no greater issue than the ownership of the famous canal. Completed by the Americans in 1914, it has been under the control of the US Army ever since, and Panama wants it back. For the thousands of Americans who live in the slender strip of land known as the Canal Zone, the Canal is more than a political issue—it is their entire life. Lane Beck has been a lifelong &“military brat,&” but she is not cut out for her father&’s latest tour of duty on a Panamanian army base. Bookish and timid, she lives in fear that the fragile political treaty might break, and chaos will ensue. She is afraid her family might erupt, as well—she is constantly anxious about her reckless, unpredictable brother, and haunted by a tragedy in her family&’s past. Change is coming to the Canal Zone, and Lane will do whatever it takes to make sure the people she loves survive. This ebook features a personal history by Adele Griffin including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s own collection.
Split Just Right
by Adele GriffinDanny lives in her mother&’s world of make-believe, but all she wants is the truthDandelion Finzimer&’s mother has always wanted to get her daughter on the stage. Mrs. Finzimer is an actress—aspiring, anyway—who makes a living teaching and doing commercials, but lives for the applause she earns as a member of the Bellmont Players. Danny has no talent for acting—she couldn&’t even play Helen Keller in The Miracle Worker—but whether she realizes it or not, she&’s part of a play. Because no matter how tough things get, Danny&’s mom is always acting happy, telling subtly shifting stories, and doing her best to put a smile on her daughter&’s face. This used to be OK, but Danny is in ninth grade now, and high school is a time to face the truth. She has questions about her father, who left when she was a baby, and her paternal grandparents, who live less than an hour away. Getting answers will mean acting serious, and for this quirky young woman, that will be the performance of a lifetime. This ebook features a personal history by Adele Griffin including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s own collection.
Witch Twins (Witch Twins #1)
by Adele GriffinClaire and Luna may be witches, but there&’s no easy spell to stop a wedding!Though identical on the outside, ten-year-old twins Claire and Luna Bundkin are as different on the inside as peaches and peanut butter. Claire is mischievous and Luna is a dreamer, but they do share a favorite hobby: witchcraft. Whether it&’s making breakfast or washing dishes, there&’s nothing a five-star witch can&’t accomplish with a wave of her pinkie finger. But there are two strict rules: Don&’t tell Mom, and don&’t try any spells without Grandy—their magical grandmother—watching. When Claire and Luna&’s father announces that he&’s getting remarried to a loudmouthed Texas woman named Fluffy, the twins know they need to do something to stop the wedding. Fluffy wouldn&’t be a bad stepmother, but Claire and Luna know that she would lure their father to far-away Houston. A spell might be the only way to save their dad, and they&’ll try anything. Even if magic usually lands them in a pot of trouble. This ebook features a personal history by Adele Griffin including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s own collection.
Witch Twins at Camp Bliss (Witch Twins #2)
by Adele GriffinAt camp, the twins must catch a rebel witchThey may be twins, and they may both be witches, but Luna and Claire Bundkin could not have more different personalities. Claire is sporty, brash, and cannot wait for five weeks in the sun at Camp Bliss, where she just knows she&’s going to be crowned Camp Bliss Girl. But Luna is shy, awkward, and would rather spend the summer at home with her cats. To improve Luna&’s attitude, the twins&’ grandmother slips her a vial of thrice-distilled Marigold Zest, a pinch of which can make even the most reluctant spellcaster hungry for adventure. But when the vial disappears their first week at camp, and strange things start happening, Claire and Luna will have to stop the mischief maker—without breaking their promise to leave the spells at home! This ebook features a personal history by Adele Griffin including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s own collection.
Witch Twins and Melody Malady (Witch Twins #3)
by Adele GriffinWill jealousy tear the witch twins apart?Aspiring witch Claire Bundkin has been Melody Malady&’s most devoted fan ever since the singing sensation was selling Sudsy Perfect Shampoo on TV. Since then, Melody&’s gotten her own show, her own recordings, and now her own movie—which is being shot on location in Claire&’s hometown, Philadelphia! When Claire gets a chance to meet Melody, she just about does a flip. And when Melody offers her a part in the movie, Claire knows her life is about to change forever. Claire&’s twin sister, Luna, isn&’t quite as excited about Claire&’s shot at the big time. It can get pretty ugly when sisters disagree, but these twins can be downright dangerous since they&’re witches-in-training. If they can&’t get their feelings—and their magic—under control, the Bundkin girls could conjure up some serious trouble. This ebook features a personal history by Adele Griffin including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s own collection.
Witch Twins and the Ghost of Glenn Bly (Witch Twins #4)
by Adele GriffinCan the witch twins rid Glenn Bly castle of its terrifying ghost?Claire and Luna Bundkin are thrilled when they find out their grandparents have been invited to an all-seniors golf tournament in Scotland, and they want the twins to come along. Claire and Luna can&’t wait to set eyes on a real Scottish castle, with horses, armor, and tea at four o&’clock. But this castle offers one amenity they weren&’t expecting—a ghost! Claire, Luna, and their grandmother are all witches, and Grandy is better at popping ghosts than any other five-star witch. Claire and Luna may only be one-and-a-half-star witches, but they&’re about to get a tutorial in ghost-busting that they&’ll never forget. This ebook features a personal history by Adele Griffin including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s own collection.
Bummer Summer
by Ann M. MartinWith a new stepmom, sister, and baby brother in the house, Kammy&’s summer can&’t get any worse—until she goes to campTwelve-year-old Kammy Whitlock had been fine living with just her dad since her mom died when she was only four. Although she gets along OK with her new stepmom, the addition of a troublesome toddler and a crying new baby has pushed her over the edge.Against her wishes, her parents have decided that Kammy needs a break from home life until her siblings have settled in. Kammy goes to Camp Arrowhead with the understanding that if she&’s miserable, she can come home after two weeks. If not, she&’ll stick it out the rest of the summer. But surviving even two weeks is going to be tough—she&’s already gotten lost at night and made an enemy of Susie. Maybe Kammy just doesn&’t fit in anywhere.This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Ann M. Martin, including rare images from the author&’s collection.
Inside Out
by Ann M. MartinHow do you love someone who makes you miserable? Eleven-year-old Jonathan just wants to have a normal life—for instance, a night when he isn&’t awakened by screams, or a day when he&’s not teased by other kids for having a disabled family member. But normal can&’t happen when your little brother is severely autistic.James, Jonathan&’s four-year-old brother, needs more help than his parents can give him. And it&’s not just hard for Jonathan—it&’s causing strife for the whole family. When James gets into a special school for autistic children, Jonathan and his sister have to make a lot of sacrifices so he can go. Jonathan comes up with an idea to help out the family—but will his plan work, or only lead to more teasing?This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Ann M. Martin, including rare images from the author&’s collection.
Ma and Pa Dracula (Apple Paperback, An)
by Ann M. MartinJonathan thinks his parents are normal—but he&’s about to see the light of dayNine-year-old Jonathan is convinced that sleeping during the day and waking at night is what every kid does—especially if your parents work at a blood bank all night. But when he breaks his parents&’ rules and sneaks outside during the daytime, he meets Tobi, a neighborhood girl who fills him in on the truth about telephones, TV, and school. Shocked at his discovery, Jonathan confronts his parents, who tell him the truth about their nocturnal life.Determined to fit into the daytime world, he convinces his parents to let him go to school and make friends. But it isn&’t easy being the new kid—especially when your parents are vampires whose supplies from the blood bank are getting low. Maybe inviting his friends over wasn&’t such a good idea after all. This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Ann M. Martin, including rare images from the author&’s collection.
Me and Katie (the Pest)
by Ann M. MartinWendy&’s little sister is good at everything—especially being annoyingKatie is always good at whatever she tries and everyone adores her. Everyone except Wendy, that is. Just once, ten-year-old Wendy wishes she could outshine her little sister. When she gets a chance to take horseback riding lessons, she plans to prove to her family that she is the best at something.But it&’s not long before Katie decides to steal Wendy&’s thunder by taking riding lessons herself. Soon, the two sisters are in competition again, and this time Wendy is not going to let her sister win. Can the two overcome their rivalry and become friends—or is being first more important?This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Ann M. Martin, including rare images from the author&’s collection.
With You and Without You
by Ann M. MartinLiza thought she was prepared to lose her father—but coping is harder than she ever imaginedWhen Liza&’s dad finds out he has less than a year to live, he asks his family to help him make his remaining time as happy as possible. After the initial shock, twelve-year-old Liza, her three siblings, and their mother resolve to make her dad&’s last year wonderful—especially on Christmas, his favorite holiday.Liza tries hard to prepare herself for living without him. But after he&’s gone, she finds that she is still not ready—and maybe she never will be. The family, now faced with financial problems, has to move into a smaller home, which adds to their tension and anger. As another holiday season approaches, Liza feels celebrating without her dad is disloyal, and boycotts the holiday.Liza&’s search for the courage to face her grief, anger, and guilt will resonate with readers of any age who have survived the loss of a loved one.This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Ann M. Martin, including rare images from the author&’s collection.
Stage Fright: Its Role In Acting
by Ann M. MartinCan Sara overcome her shyness to perform in the school play? Sara is extremely timid—she only has two friends, and one of them is her cousin. Her mother is constantly pushing her to leave the safety of her room and be more social, but for Sara, being in public is a punishment worse than death.When Sara&’s teacher insists that everyone this year—shy or not—participate in the school play, Sara is filled with terror. To top it off, she finds out her best friend, the one person who understands her, might be moving away. More than ever, Sara wants to climb into her shell, but the play is looming and there&’s no place to hide.This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Ann M. Martin, including rare images from the author&’s collection.
Yours Turly, Shirley
by Ann M. MartinSurviving fourth grade isn&’t going to be easy for Shirley—but the thought of repeating it with her younger sister is too much to bearShirley Basini is dreading fourth grade—if she doesn&’t do well this year, she&’ll be held back. Having dyslexia is tough, but having a brilliant older brother makes it even worse. When Shirley&’s parents adopt a young girl from Vietnam, she&’s excited to have someone whom, for once, she can teach some things.But her new sister is actually quite adept at English and winds up in the advanced third-grade class. Shirley can&’t face the prospect of repeating fourth grade—this time with her adopted sister, who might even perform better than she does. Shirley has only one talent that might prove she&’s not dumb—but does she have the will to let it shine?This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Ann M. Martin, including rare images from the author&’s collection.
Born From The Heart
by Berta Serrano Alfonso Serrano“Rose dreamed of her baby every night . . . She couldn't wait to share hugs and giggles.” Every child is born from the heart—whether or not the mother gave birth to that baby. This poetic and magical parable celebrates the richness of family as Rose and Charlie embark on the search for the child they so desperately want. As Rose's dream gets closer to coming true, her heart grows and grows . . . until it bursts with happiness, laughter, and wonder when she finally kisses the beautiful face of her new baby. First time author Berta Serrano and her brother Alfonso Serrano are the author-illustrator team behind this warm and quirky love letter for Berta's adopted son.
Zack Delacruz: Me And My Big Mouth
by Jeff AndersonZack Delacruz is unnoticed at his middle school--and that's just the way he likes it. But a school assembly, a typhoon of spit, and an uncharacteristic moment of bravery are all it takes to change everything. Suddenly Zack is in charge of the class fundraiser. Worse, his partner is the school's biggest bully! If they don't sell all the chocolate bars, there will be no dance for the sixth grade. Zack never wanted to be a hero, but with his classmates' hopes on the line, can he save the day?
Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus
by Dusti BowlingAven Green loves to tell people that she lost her arms in an alligator wrestling match, or a wildfire in Tanzania, but the truth is she was born without them. And when her parents take a job running Stagecoach Pass, a rundown western theme park in Arizona, Aven moves with them across the country knowing that she’ll have to answer the question over and over again. <p><p> Her new life takes an unexpected turn when she bonds with Connor, a classmate who also feels isolated because of his own disability, and they discover a room at Stagecoach Pass that holds bigger secrets than Aven ever could have imagined. It’s hard to solve a mystery, help a friend, and face your worst fears. But Aven’s about to discover she can do it all . . . even without arms.
24 Hours In Nowhere
by Dusti BowlingWhen you come from Nowhere, can you ever really make it anywhere? Author Dusti Bowling (Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus) returns to the desert to create a gripping story about friendship, hope, and finding the power we all have within ourselves. <P><P> Welcome to Nowhere, Arizona, the least livable town in the United States. For Gus, a bright 13-year-old with dreams of getting out and going to college, life there is made even worse by Bo Taylor, Nowhere's biggest, baddest bully. When Bo tries to force Gus to eat a dangerously spiny cactus, Rossi Scott, one of the best racers in Nowhere, comes to his rescue--but in return she has to give Bo her prized dirt bike. <P><P>Determined to buy it back, Gus agrees to go searching for gold in Dead Frenchman Mine, joined by his old friends Jessie Navarro and Matthew Dufort, and Rossi herself. As they hunt for treasure, narrowly surviving everything from cave-ins to mountain lions, they bond over shared stories of how hard life in Nowhere is--and they realize this adventure just may be their way out.
Sabotage Stage Left
by Casey LyallIn few weeks before showtime, suspicious things start happening backstage: missing costumes, damaged props, and too many other mishaps to be coincidental. Ivy calls in Howard and their crew to take on the case. Howard tries to lay low and quietly sniff out the perp, but he's soon brought into the spotlight when he's framed as the saboteur
Chef Junior: 100 Super Delicious Recipes by Kids for Kids!
by Anthony Spears Abigail Langford Paul Kimball Will Bartlett Katie DessingerReal-food recipes written by kids, for kids—with tons of tasty tips and color photos! Cookbooks for kids often focus on bland “child-friendly” fare, but the authors of Chef Junior—five young cooks between the ages of 12 and 15—challenge that assumption. Instead, they present a repertoire of healthy, delicious, and inventive recipes that range from easy to advanced. Kids will love these dishes and drinks, including Tiramisu French Toast, Coconut Chicken Nuggets, Garden Fresh Pesto Pasta, Peach Cobbler, chocolate-y No-Bake Cookies, and Mango Lemonade, along with perennial favorites like mac ‘n’ cheese, hamburgers, pizza, and tacos. In addition, children will learn how to set up a working pantry and shop for healthy, high-quality ingredients; use kitchen tools (including knives) safely and skillfully; and create meal plans the whole family will enjoy.
The Magic In Changing Your Stars
by Leah HendersonAfter bungling his audition to play the Scarecrow in The Wiz, fifth-grader Ailey is magically transported to 1930s Harlem where he meets his own grandfather and legendary tap dancer Bill.