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Linda Gondosch

    This author discovered her passion for writing in childhood, forming the Triple S Club with friends for sewing, stamp collecting, and storytelling. After years spent teaching at high school and college levels, and substitute teaching in elementary schools, she consistently returned to her writing. Her work centers on children's literature, sharing her enthusiasm for narrative and encouraging young readers never to give up on their passions. She also champions consistent reading as a way to explore the world.

    Wie werd ich meinen Bruder los
    Wer hat Angst vorm Haggerty Haus?
    Die Hexen von der Hopperstrasse
    How Did Tea and Taxes Spark a Revolution?
    Junipero Serra: Founder of the California Missions
    Where Did Sacagawea Join the Corps of Discovery?
    • 2015

      In 18th-century Spain, daring stories of missionaries spreading the Gospel in the New World ignited the imagination of a devout young boy. Miguel Serra's dream soon became a reality. As Franciscan friar Junípero Serra, he traveled to the New World and tirelessly preached the love of Christ to the natives living in the uncharted wilderness of California. Join the "founding father of California" on his amazing journey. Experience the zeal of the saint who established the first nine Catholic missions in California, from San Diego to San Francisco.

      Junipero Serra: Founder of the California Missions
    • 2011

      Where Did Sacagawea Join the Corps of Discovery?

      And Other Questions about the Lewis and Clark Expedition

      The meticulous planning and execution of Lewis and Clark's expedition highlight their quest to explore the Louisiana Purchase and Oregon Country while searching for a Northwest Passage to the Pacific Ocean. The narrative delves into their numerous challenges, interactions with Native American tribes, and significant scientific discoveries, emphasizing the careful documentation of their findings throughout the journey.

      Where Did Sacagawea Join the Corps of Discovery?
    • 2010

      How Did Tea and Taxes Spark a Revolution?

      And Other Questions about the Boston Tea Party

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The book explores the motivations behind the American colonists' protest against British taxation, culminating in the iconic Boston Tea Party of 1773. It delves into the political and social climate of the time, examining how this act of defiance symbolized growing unrest and resistance to British rule. Additionally, it analyzes the consequences of the protest, highlighting its significance in the lead-up to the American Revolution and its impact on colonial unity and identity.

      How Did Tea and Taxes Spark a Revolution?