From a young age, this author felt an innate pull towards writing, a pursuit that felt both natural and right. While exploring various careers, including teaching and librarianship, the call to be a storyteller remained paramount. Her extensive academic background and career teaching children's and young adult literature have deeply informed her understanding of narrative. Now a full-time writer, she finds inspiration in the beauty of Paris.
Two very different girls find themselves sharing a cramped vacation house due to their parents' new relationship. As they navigate the challenges of their forced proximity, their contrasting personalities clash, leading to comedic situations reminiscent of classic teen films. The story explores themes of friendship, rivalry, and the complexities of blended families, showcasing how unlikely bonds can form in unexpected circumstances.
The story revolves around Kiara and her quest to uncover the identity of a secret bully. As a member of the Spyglass Sisterhood, she faces challenges that test her courage and resolve. The narrative explores themes of friendship, justice, and empowerment as Kiara and her allies work together to confront the bully and seek resolution. Their journey is filled with suspense and camaraderie, highlighting the importance of standing up against wrongdoing.
A magical spyglass serves as the catalyst for an adventure that unites four girls, each with their own unique backgrounds and talents. As they uncover hidden secrets through the spyglass, they forge strong bonds and navigate challenges together. This series promises to blend elements of friendship, mystery, and magic, inviting readers into a world where discovery and camaraderie are at the forefront.
The story revolves around four best friends who possess a magical spyglass, empowering them to tackle various challenges. However, they find themselves struggling with more relatable issues, such as a lost dog, navigating a school election, and dealing with overprotective parents. This blend of magic and everyday dilemmas highlights the importance of friendship and teamwork in overcoming obstacles.
A Valentine's Day mix-up leads to unexpected excitement as Bo and Jill find themselves competing for club president against Donald, the ruthless contender who will stop at nothing to secure victory. The story unfolds with themes of friendship, rivalry, and the challenges of standing up to a bully in the After School Club.
"Following the excitement of last summer's internships at Gloss magazine, Sherry, Donna, Allison and Pamela are reunited and ready to step back into the glamorous and fast-paced world of fashion, celebrity, music and dating in 1960s New York. New jobs and new relationships mean new adventures, but in the big city you never know what is round the corneer. Soon they all start to realize that life in New York might not be all that it's cracked up to be. As the four girls try to find their way in a world where social attitudes are constantly changing, will they be able to keep up with the pace?"--
Four girls are living out their wildest dreams during one steamy New York summer of fashion, romance, secrets and glamour. Experience the swinging sixties in this brand-new teen series. New York, 1963. Fashion, music and attitudes are changing, and there's nowhere in in the world more exciting. Sherry, Donna, Allison and Pamela have each landed a dream internship at Gloss; America’s number-one fashion magazine. Each girl is trying to make her mark on New York and each finds herself thrown head-first into the buzzing world of celebrity, high-end fashion and gossip. But everything isn’t as glamorous as it seems - secrets from the past threaten to shatter their dreams. They're finding out that romance in New York is as unpredictable and thrilling as the city itself.
All the students in the gifted class at Meadowbrook Middle School have secrets, but Carter Street is the biggest mystery of them all and all the students are curious about his blank stare and why he never speaks.
The Gifted class believes there is a spy in their midst, so Tracey and Jenna join forces to investigate, but when Jenna is framed for a crime and sent to an institution, Tracey is left on her own to find answers.
Emily's ability to see the future has never been anything but a problem for her-- now it may be the last chance to save her fellow gifted students.