Melissa Wiley Books

A feisty girl from a family of ranchers lands a job as a daredevil stunt girl in the early days of silent film in this adventurous and funny cross between Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken and Ramona. Pearl lives on a ranch where her chores include collecting eggs and feeding ornery ostriches. She has three older brothers, who don't coddle her at all. And she knows a thing or two about horses, too. One day, Pearl's brothers get cushy jobs doing stunts for this new form of entertainment called "moving pictures." They're the Daredevil Donnelly Brothers, a Death-Defying Cowboy Trio. Before she knows it, Pearl has stumbled into being a stunt girl herself--and dreams of becoming a star. The only problem is, her mother has no idea what she's up to. And let's just say she wouldn't be too happy to find out that Pearl's been jumping out of burning buildings in her spare time. Filled with action, humor, and heart--not to mention those pesky ostriches--The Nerviest Girl in the World introduces a spunky heroine whose adventures will have kids on the edge of their seats and whose sense of humor will have them laughing until the very last line.

The Little House books have enchanted countless readers with the story of Laura Ingalls, a pioneer girl on the American frontier. Now, journey back three generations to explore the life of Martha Morse, Laura's great-grandmother, who left Scotland for a new life in America. In 1788, six-year-old Martha resides in a stone house in Glencaraid, Scotland, where her father is Laird Glencaraid. As a lively girl, Martha struggles with the expectations of being a laird's daughter. She prefers running barefoot through heather fields and listening to enchanting tales of fairies rather than engaging in proper sewing lessons. Despite her challenges, Martha finds joy in playing on the Scottish hills. This story marks the beginning of an ongoing series about another spirited girl from America's beloved pioneer family. Martha aspires to emulate her well-behaved sister, Grisie, but finds it difficult to stay still during spinning lessons while her brothers play Picts and Scots. Her curiosity often leads her to interrupt dinner conversations filled with stories of green-haired fairies. Will Martha ever learn to stay out of trouble? Discover the childhood adventures of the spirited Scottish girl who would eventually become Laura Ingalls Wilder's great-grandmother. The Little House saga continues!