She is the busiest person I know-that’s what happens when you win the Newbery Medal-but we still find time to critique each other’s manuscripts and enjoy a hamburger and French fries together.įrom time to time, I work with Robin Pulver, Cynthia DeFelice and Ellen Stoll Walsh, most often on picture books. I also work one-on-one with Linda Sue Park. We meet regularly to work on our writing together-usually over some tasty dessert. Here I am with my novel critique group-that’s me between Vivian VandeVelde and Alice DeLacroix with Judy Bradbury on the right. Site designed and developed by Code-Corner.Not only do I have the fun of getting to play and work with words, I also get to spend time with some great writers and illustrators. Gary discovers that Mother Nature doesn't like it when you ignore the Country Code. But he isn't just burning, he's fast frying. Tim's uncle Nigel is determined to get a tan, despite his pale skin. But their trip unexpectedly becomes truly, terribly adventurous when an encounter with two local bully-boys. Tim can't wait to go on holiday - especially as he gets to bring his friend Biscuits along. īefore it's too late, Harold the dog and Chester the cat must find out the truth about the newest pet in the Monroe household. Home to millions of bugs, Bugville was a rotten, crime-ridden city that stank of stale. A highly visual tale of home-grown heroes. īugville: Home to the Bravest Bugs in the Universe!Įvery city needs superheroesâ€”even a city of bugs. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. īugs: For tablet devices (Usborne First Reading: Level Three)Ī fascinating look into the wriggly world of bugs, and how they grow, feed and make their homes. Discover the secrets of how these creatures communicate, find food and deter predators. Įxplore the intriguing world of minibeasts, from ants and termites to butterflies and spiders. Hello, buffalo! That's what Jack and Annie say when the Magic. The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! īuffalo Before Breakfast (Magic Tree House #18) The Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award-winning classic about a boy who decides to hit the road to find his fatherâ€”from Christopher Paul Curtis, author of The Watsons Go To.

Breathing Room by Marsha Hayles