Childrens’ Books
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Sixteen year old Becky Walden has two big dreams: to become an all-state basketball player and to find a special boy to love. Small town politics threaten these dreams, forcing Becky to stand up for what she believes is right, no matter the cost. |
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“Sneaking into the Hills house is something that Jenna will remember for the rest of her life. Unexpectedly transported to a parallel Earth, where magic abounds, Jenna is about to find out that someone wants to use her. In addition, they will use anything to get her to help them, including using her cousin. Jenna is now going back to Earth One to find her cousin. She will find that magic does come in handy, especially in dangerous situations. Jenna Douglas thought the only thing she had to worry about was spring break. However, after going into an old house, she finds things turn out very strange. Now friends with a blind boy and his talking cat, she must find her cousin, Annie, who disappeared when she was caught up in a spell Jenna was doing. Robert Hathaway is a blind apprentice. Along with his talking cat, Victor, he has been trying to do his school work and get his tests done. However, meeting Jenna, he now has more things to do, like making sure she does not hurt herself or others. Earth Magic is a story that will intrigue and thrill young adults into fantasying of far off places in realms of magic. Jenna was a young girl who did not believe what she is seeing; but in the end had to believe to help others and herself. Rob is a young boy who would let nothing stand in the way of what he wanted, even if he was blind. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, even if it is for children.” ~ Rating: 5 CUPS, Reviewed by Sheryl for Coffee Time Romance (October 2004) |
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“Five minutes to curtain call and the premiere of The Shamrock Pageant! Patsy, a little red-haired girl, is gathering her siblings together for her St. Patrick’s Day directing debut. Megan is ready to do the Irish Jig. James is ready to sing “When Irish Eyes are Smiling.” Liam the leprechaun is ready to—no, he’s not ready. He’s lost! Pippin the dog saves the day, in more than one way. Paula Blais Gorgas, the author of two young adult novels, has written a lovely children’s picture book celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Whether you are reading this story to a group of children in a library or school, or just one-on-one in your home, this will be a popular story. A mystery involving a family; solved by the family! Big, colorful, cheerful illustrations reflect the author’s storyline and characters wonderfully.” ~ Reviewed by Tanya Boudreau for TCM Reviews (03/2006) |
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“Young readers will be drawn into Gorgas’second (Little Lost Leprechaun) holiday picture book by the promise of the perfect present, purple at that. They will stay engaged from the first sentence, which reveals the young heroine’s dilemma: Jeanne-Marie is quarantined with chicken pox the week before Christmas and cannot leave home to buy gifts for her family. While members of her family try to console her with predictable suggestions, its Jeanne-Marie’s empathetic Grand Maman who helps her tie loose ends together just in time to present her family a unique contribution to their Christmas celebration. |
