Shannon is reluctant to move from her childhood home until she's told her new home will have a butterfly garden. Shannon spends the weeks leading up to the move helping her mom prepare the butterfly garden, and on the day they move, Shannon releases the first butterfly. Shannon quickly makes friends with her new neighbors and spends her days exploring the butterfly garden and caring for the butterflies.
Natalie is taken captive by a dragon, but she soon falls in love with him and decides to stay with him. They live happily ever after.
Kaitlyn's life in the bayou is turned upside down when a hurricane destroys her home and she is forced to evacuate. While staying with her aunt in the city, Kaitlyn discovers a baby alligator in the storm drain. She names him Gator and decides to care for him until she can return home. But when Kaitlyn's aunt finds out about Gator, she insists that he must go. Kaitlyn knows that Gator will not survive in the wild and she will have to find a way to keep him safe.
"Grief Blossoms" is a collection of poems about loss. The poems explore the various ways we experience loss, and how it can change and shape our lives.
These poems explore the theme of life, ranging from the everyday to the profound. They capture moments both big and small, and offer insights into the human experience. Whether celebratory or introspective , these poems offer a fresh perspective on the world around us.
Scout is an 11-year-old girl who is sent to live with her grandparents on their farm in the middle of nowhere. She soon discovers that the farm is a magical place, full of wonderful creatures and adventures. With the help of her grandfather, Scout learns to care for the animals and the land, and discovers a deep connection to the natural world.
Shannon is initially unhappy when she learns her family is moving from the city to the country, but she soon falls in love with the simple lifestyle and makes a great friend in the process.
The Rocksville Murders is a mystery novel about a series of murders in a small town. The victims all worked at the local grocery store and the police turn to store clerk Amy for help in solving the case. Amy is hiding a dark secret that she's afraid will be exposed if she helps the police. Can she catch the killer before they strike again or will her own secrets be her undoing?