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Jackie French Koller

    Jackie French Koller is an American author who crafts picture books, chapter books, and novels for children and young adults. Her creative process is deeply intertwined with her background as a painter, an interest that even inspired her to open her own gallery. Koller's writing for younger audiences explores themes relevant to their experiences, delivered with a distinct narrative voice. The fusion of her literary craft and visual artistry lends a unique perspective to her work.

    Dragons of Krad
    The Wizard's Apprentice
    A Wizard Named Nell
    If I Had One Wish...
    No Such Thing
    Dragon Quest
    • 2019

      Dragons of Krad

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Darek searches deep into Krad to find Zantor and Pola in this fourth book in the fantastical Dragonling chapter book series! When Darek’s beloved dragonling, Zantor, and Darek’s best friend, Pola, disappear into the mists of Krad, they are assumed dead. But Darek knows Zantor and Pola are alive. He can hear the dragonling’s cries for help, deep inside his own head. And much to his surprise, Rowena—the cause of all the trouble—hears them, too. Together they sneak into Krad to rescue their friends. But they soon find Krad is even more dangerous than they’d feared. So dangerous that it may be impossible to save anyone, even themselves…

      Dragons of Krad
    • 2018

      Dragon Quest

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Darek and Zantor work together to stop the kidnapping of another baby dragon in this third book in the fantastical Dragonling chapter book series! Now that the villagers have finally accepted Darek’s dragonling, Zantor, they’ve all fallen in love with him. Especially Rowena, the spoiled daughter of the Chief Elder—so much so that she wants the dragonling for her very own. But Darek can’t give him up! He and Zantor are so close that he can almost get inside the little dragon’s mind. So the Chief Elder orders Darek’s father to find another dragonling. Even though a dragon mother will have to die—along with some villagers, too. Darek can’t let that happen. But how can he stop them…unless he joins the dragon quest?

      Dragon Quest
    • 2003

      The Wizard's Apprentice

      • 196 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      3.9(384)Add rating

      A gripping tale of survival unfolds as characters face extreme challenges that test their limits and relationships. The narrative explores themes of resilience, trust, and the human spirit's will to endure against overwhelming odds. As tensions rise and conflicts emerge, each character must confront their fears and make difficult choices that could determine their fate. The story delves into the complexities of human nature and the bonds that can either strengthen or fracture in times of crisis.

      The Wizard's Apprentice
    • 2003

      A Wizard Named Nell

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      3.9(728)Add rating

      Set in the enchanting world of Eldearth, where witches, wizards, and humans coexist, the story follows Princess Arenelle, a talented young witch. She embarks on a quest to become an Apprentice Keeper of the Light, navigating the challenges and magic of her realm. This thrilling trilogy opener promises adventure, discovery, and the exploration of her unique abilities as she strives to fulfill her destiny.

      A Wizard Named Nell
    • 2000

      If I Had One Wish...

      • 172 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      3.9(21)Add rating

      When a mysterious bag lady hands Alec a strange coin and tells him it will grant him one wish, Alec thinks she's crazy. But then, in a fit of anger, Alec wishes his little brother Stevie had never been born, and Stevie disappears! If I Had One Wish was an American Library Association Recommended Book for Reluctant Young Readers and a New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age.

      If I Had One Wish...
    • 1997

      Fear of the dark unites two unlikely characters: Howard and Monster, each reassured by their mothers that monsters and boys don't exist. However, their fears collide one spooky night when they meet face-to-face. This engaging tale by Jackie French Koller and Betsy Lewin transforms the classic "monster-under-the-bed" narrative into a heartwarming story that addresses and alleviates childhood fears, showcasing the importance of facing what frightens us.

      No Such Thing