This author transitioned to full-time writing after law school, bringing a unique perspective to her craft. Her work delves into themes that deeply resonate with young readers, exploring the nuances of growing up and finding one's place. She excels at creating compelling characters and narratives that are both uplifting and insightful, often highlighting the importance of positive values. Her storytelling approach is characterized by a playful yet thoughtful tone, ensuring an engaging experience for her audience.
The story follows young Lainey, who is taken from a London orphanage to attend Lovelace Academy, a mysterious boarding school shrouded in secrets. As she navigates her new environment, Lainey uncovers hidden truths and adventures that challenge her understanding of herself and the world around her. The novel weaves a historical narrative filled with intrigue and discovery, highlighting themes of identity and resilience.
The chapter book series highlights remarkable women who overcame challenges and made significant contributions to society, featuring inspiring figures like Helen Keller. Each story emphasizes resilience and empowerment, showcasing how these women stood up, spoke out, and triumphed against adversity. This collection aims to inspire young readers by presenting the legacies of these influential women.
Join Piper and Cosmo on an out-of-this-world adventure in Book 3 of the My Pet Slime series.
Travel around the United States of America with twins Finn and Molly in this new chapter book series that highlights a different state in each book! This time, they're in California! Magic and mystery from sea to shining sea! Finn and Molly are magically transported to San Francisco, California, where they must help wildfire refugees before returning home to Ohio. Each Magic on the Map book includes a map of the US, a map of the state that Finn and Molly visit, and 10 amazing facts about that state!
In Book 2 of the My Pet Slime series, Piper and Cosmo are in a race against slime!
Travel around the United States of America with twins Finn and Molly in this new chapter book series that highlights a different state in each book! This time, they're discovering BIG treasure in the great state of Texas!Magic and mystery from sea to shining sea!Welcome to the Alamo! PET, the magical camper, flies Finn and Molly Parker to San Antonio, Texas. The twins know they're more than just tourists--they have work to do! Their mission? Help their new friend, Carlos, find buried treasure. But something's funny about Carlos's map, and Finn and Molly begin to think maybe they're looking for treasure that's not just silver and gold . . .Each Magic on the Map book includes a map of the US, a map of the state that Finn and Molly visit, and 10 amazing facts about that state!Don't miss the other Magic on the Map adventures! Magic on the Map #1: Let's Mooove! and Magic on the Map #2: The Show Must Go On.
After returning home from a cattle drive in the rolling fields of Colorado, twins Spencer and Maggie Parker think they must have been dreaming. The camper that showed up in their driveway on the last day of second grade couldn't possibly be magic. There's no way a camper can transport them to every state in the continental US... or is there? Needing to know if it was all in their head, the twins sneak out to test the camper's abilities, and end up in the middle of Times Square in New York City! There they run into super-star Hallie Hampton, who needs their help on a scavenger hunt around the city. If the twins can help Hallie complete the hunt before curtain call, she'll give them two tickets to her debut on Broadway. But the hunt might not be the only thing the twins need to do to help Hallie and find their way home again.
My Pet Slime is a sweet, slimy series about a girl who makes the most of a challenging situation and is rewarded with a bit of magic!
Travel around the United States of America with twins Finn and Molly in this new chapter book series that highlights a different state in each book! Magic and mystery from sea to shining sea! We must be dreaming! That's what twins Finn and Molly Parker think when they discover a camper in their driveway--and it talks! When the RV transports them to a cattle ranch in Colorado, the twins know something magical has happened. Then the camper disappears, leaving Finn and Molly to wonder . . . how are we going to get home? Each Magic on the Map book includes a map of the US, a map of the state that Finn and Molly visit, and 10 amazing facts about that state! Where will Finn and Molly go next? Find out in the next adventure: Magic on the Map #2: The Show Must Go On
"Nobody writes about family secrets with the grace, compassion, and intrigue of Courtney Sheinmel." --Leila Sales, author of This Song Will Save Your Life Fans of I Was Here by Gayle Forman and Far from the Tree by Robin Benway will be floored by this heartbreaking yet uplifting teen novel about a grieving girl who follows a mysterious list across the country after her older sister's death. Sloane Weber is devastated when her older sister dies by suicide. Talley was a bright light who made everyone want to step closer. Why had she made that unthinkable choice? The only clue Talley left behind for Sloane is a puzzle--a list of random places and names, along with the phone number of a boy named Adam, who lives in California and claims he didn't know Talley. Sloane heads west, enlists Adam's help, and together they search for answers. But while Sloane is drawn to Adam, she can't shake the feeling that he's hiding something. Is Sloane ready to learn the truth--about Adam, her sister, or the secrets her family has been hiding for years?