Books with author Amy Allen

Five Star Amazon Review: "Be ready to change your mind about the way you think."Four Star Amazon Review: "As the final twist at the end came closer in view, the faster the pages turned."One girl. Two days to get away. Three identities.Jaynie's in trouble. And no matter what she does next, it's going to be wrong. And she knows it. Seventeen-year-old Jaynie Haart is an identity thief, and uses fake IDs and credit cards to survive. But don't hold it against her. She has her reasons. And they're good ones. Desperate to get out of her abusive home, Jaynie also finds herself a heartbeat away from foster care. And no matter what happens next, Jaynie is in trouble, and she knows it. So when an opportunity unexpectedly presents itself, she assumes the identity of a girl she's never met, and runs away to California. Along the way she meets an enigmatic boy, whose secrets might just be more dangerous than her own. Soon, Jaynie is living every teenager's dream: doing whatever she wants, whenever she wants. She cautiously makes friends, but quickly realizes the mystery and intrigue that surround them can jeopardize her own safety, if she's not careful. As Jaynie's adventure becomes more perilous, and the people chasing her get closer, she's more determined than ever not to get caught.But when confronted with a shocking new threat, Jaynie's life closes in on her. She must make a drastic decision to save herself, and the people she has come to love. And despite the risks, she desperately wants to make amends for her misdeeds.Fans of E. Lockhart's "Genuine Fraud" and Karen McManus' "One of Us is Lying," will be drawn to "Stealing Away's" suspenseful twists and turns. The story will keep you guessing...until the end you never saw coming."

“One Day, I Became a Superhero” is a short story about a young boy named Jacob Malone, who was the shortest and the thinnest kid in their class. He wants to be part of Claremont Middle School Basketball Varsity Team like his older brother, Moses, but he was just too small for the team.Jacob believes that the only way he could join the team if, by some crazy twist of fate, he develops superhero powers. Together with his best friend, Axel Stone, they try to do and find ways to get superhero powers.While trying to steal Stephen Curry’s shoes, believing that it contains superpowers, Jacob got into trouble. Because of it, David Brodie offered to give Jacob a superpower, but he must help him defeat his brother, Billy Brodie a.k.a. Wooly Bully. Jacob accepted the offer. But, what will happen if Billy Brodie turned Moses into a super villain? Will Jacob have the courage to fight his brother and stop Billy Brodie?This is a story of brotherhood, friendship and forgiveness. It also teaches children how to stand up against bullying and how bullying can ruin a person. Most of all, it teaches children that acceptance does not need superhero powers. You just need to believe in yourself and in the people who love and accept you for who you are.

Humble Heart: A Book of Virtues is a collection of nine delightful stories from illustrator and author Amy Meyer Allen based on her popular Humble Bumbles characters. The Humble Bumbles were first introduced in Amy’s Humble Bumbles Baby Journal, one of the best-selling baby journals available, with nearly 300,000 copies sold. Through the stories of delightful characters Humble Honeybee, Percy Pig, Lydia Lamb, Barnabus Bunny, and their friends, children will learn virtues such as thoughtfulness, forgiveness, thankfulness, and humility. Amy’s unique and fresh art style features bold and bright illustrations that will amaze and engage young children. Each story ends with a memorable Scripture verse from the New Living Translation.

In this story about Humble Honeybee taken from Humble Heart: A Book of Virtues, author Amy Meyer Allen teaches an important character quality using her delightful Humble Bumbles characters. The Humble Bumbles were first introduced in Amy’s Humble Bumbles Baby Journal, one of the best-selling baby journals available, with nearly 300,000 copies sold. Amy’s unique and fresh art style features bold and bright illustrations that will amaze and engage young children. Each story ends with a memorable Scripture verse from the New Living Translation. Each volume (except for the complete book) is 27 pages. This series includes the following titles: Babo Bear Learns about LoveCaroline Cat Learns about ThoughtfulnessDaniel Dog Learns about FaithfulnessHumble Honeybee Learns about HumilityLancelot Lion Learns about CourageLydia Lamb Learns to Care for OthersHumble Heart: A Book of Virtues (complete book with 9 stories)

In this story about Babo Bear taken from Humble Heart: A Book of Virtues, author Amy Meyer Allen teaches an important character quality using her delightful Humble Bumbles characters. The Humble Bumbles were first introduced in Amy’s Humble Bumbles Baby Journal, one of the best-selling baby journals available, with nearly 300,000 copies sold. Amy’s unique and fresh art style features bold and bright illustrations that will amaze and engage young children. Each story ends with a memorable Scripture verse from the New Living Translation. Each volume (except for the complete book) is 27 pages. This series includes the following titles: Babo Bear Learns about LoveCaroline Cat Learns about ThoughtfulnessDaniel Dog Learns about FaithfulnessHumble Honeybee Learns about HumilityLancelot Lion Learns about CourageLydia Lamb Learns to Care for OthersHumble Heart: A Book of Virtues (complete book with 9 stories)

In this story about Daniel Dog taken from Humble Heart: A Book of Virtues, author Amy Meyer Allen teaches an important character quality using her delightful Humble Bumbles characters. The Humble Bumbles were first introduced in Amy’s Humble Bumbles Baby Journal, one of the best-selling baby journals available, with nearly 300,000 copies sold. Amy’s unique and fresh art style features bold and bright illustrations that will amaze and engage young children. Each story ends with a memorable Scripture verse from the New Living Translation. Each volume (except for the complete book) is 27 pages. This series includes the following titles: Babo Bear Learns about LoveCaroline Cat Learns about ThoughtfulnessDaniel Dog Learns about FaithfulnessHumble Honeybee Learns about HumilityLancelot Lion Learns about CourageLydia Lamb Learns to Care for OthersHumble Heart: A Book of Virtues (complete book with 9 stories)

You'll love this story about a dog named Tubby in the first book of our very short story for kids . Can you remember what it was like having a new puppy? Well, Tubby tells his story about his growing up. In this puppy story, Tubby finds himself home alone for the first time, and he is going to experience more than just waiting for his family to return. A great funny short bedtime story for kids!

In this story about Lancelot Lion taken from Humble Heart: A Book of Virtues, author Amy Meyer Allen teaches an important character quality using her delightful Humble Bumbles characters. The Humble Bumbles were first introduced in Amy’s Humble Bumbles Baby Journal, one of the best-selling baby journals available, with nearly 300,000 copies sold. Amy’s unique and fresh art style features bold and bright illustrations that will amaze and engage young children. Each story ends with a memorable Scripture verse from the New Living Translation. Each volume (except for the complete book) is 27 pages. This series includes the following titles: Babo Bear Learns about LoveCaroline Cat Learns about ThoughtfulnessDaniel Dog Learns about FaithfulnessHumble Honeybee Learns about HumilityLancelot Lion Learns about CourageLydia Lamb Learns to Care for OthersHumble Heart: A Book of Virtues (complete book with 9 stories)

People who knew Queen Latifah as a kid in Newark, New Jersey, would never have guessed at the fame in her future. But Latifah always dreamed big. Her dreams―and hard work―paid off. While still a teenager, Latifah became the first female solo rapper to sign with a major label and earn widespread popularity. She crafted a unique style full of positive messages, completely changing the rap landscape. That was just the beginning. Since 1989 Queen Latifah has made eight albums and thirty movies, starred in a top TV sitcom, hosted a talk show, launched business and charitable ventures, and won several prestigious awards. As USA TODAY, the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper, reports, it's ordinary people who inspire Queen Latifah: "[A stranger once] told me how much I meant to her and to women of color, and women in general. When I hear that, I know that I'm doing the right thing." What's next for Latifah? The world will be watching, eager to find out.

In this story about Lydia Lamb taken from Humble Heart: A Book of Virtues, author Amy Meyer Allen teaches an important character quality using her delightful Humble Bumbles characters. The Humble Bumbles were first introduced in Amy’s Humble Bumbles Baby Journal, one of the best-selling baby journals available, with nearly 300,000 copies sold. Amy’s unique and fresh art style features bold and bright illustrations that will amaze and engage young children. Each story ends with a memorable Scripture verse from the New Living Translation. Each volume (except for the complete book) is 27 pages. This series includes the following titles: Babo Bear Learns about LoveCaroline Cat Learns about ThoughtfulnessDaniel Dog Learns about FaithfulnessHumble Honeybee Learns about HumilityLancelot Lion Learns about CourageLydia Lamb Learns to Care for OthersHumble Heart: A Book of Virtues (complete book with 9 stories)