Books with author Ann Turner

Truth or Lies?Lidda knew, with a clarity that was like a candle in a dark room, that all had changed; something was loosed in the village—Devil or not—and they would pay for it, every last man, woman, and child.Fourteen-year-old Lidda has always known she was different. She longs to escape Salem Village and its stifling rules—to be free to dance, to sing, to live as she chooses. But when a plague of accusations descends on the village and witch fever erupts, L idda begins to realize that she feels and sees things that others can't, or won't. But how will she expose the truth without being hung as a witch herself?Gripping and emotional, Ann Turner's retelling of the Salem witch trials captures one girl's brave soul-searching amidst a backdrop of fear and blame.

Product Description: During ten-year-old Maddy Trevor’s summer visit with her grandfather, her cat Sabrina suddenly disappears. While searching for Sabrina, Maddy is shocked to spot an elf and stumbles upon a magical world. Suddenly, Maddy is able to understand the animals and birds around her, but she quickly realizes that magic isn’t as exciting as it seems to be. Elfsong is a powerful story about loss, caring, and the connection to the natural world, all with a touch of magic. About the Author: Ann Turner is the author of many acclaimed novels, picture books, and poetry collections for young children. Her novel, FATHER OF LIES, was 2012 Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year; A HUNTER COMES HOME was an ALA Notable Children’s Book in 1980; her two poetry books, A LION’S HUNGER and LEARNING TO SWIM were both ALA Best Books for Young Adults. She lives in Massachusetts, with her husband and two children Benjamin and Charlotte. You can visit her online at www.annwturner.com.

A family of dolls languishes in the dusty dollhouse up in the attic for years until two little girls, nieces of the original owner, clean the dolls and play with them. Just as the dolls begin to enjoy their new “life” in a universe parallel to that of the girls, they realize with horror that one of them— the young son, Walter—is missing. The dolls desperately attempt to communicate with the girls so they’ll help find Walter. But nothing works until a friendly dog helps to bridge the gap between the two worlds.

For fans of Paula Hawkins and Ruth Ware, this gripping thriller from the bestselling author of The Lost Swimmer is a “taut and tightly wound page-turner” (Marie Claire) set in the icy reaches of Antarctica.When environmental scientist Laura Alvarado is sent to a remote Antarctic island to report on an abandoned whaling station, she begins to uncover more than she could ever imagine. Reminders of the bloody, violent past are everywhere, and Laura is disturbed by evidence of recent human interference. Rules have been broken, and the protected wildlife is behaving strangely. On a diving expedition, Laura emerges into an ice cave where she is shocked to see an anguished figure, crying for help. But in this freezing, lonely landscape there are ghosts everywhere, and Laura wonders if her own eyes can be trusted. Has she been in the ice too long? Back at base, Laura’s questions about the whaling station go unanswered, blocked by scientists unused to outsiders. And Laura just can’t shake what happened in the cave. Piecing together a past and present of cruelty and betrayal that spans the globe—from Norway to Nantucket, Europe and Antarctica—Laura will stop at nothing to uncover the truth. As she comes face to face with the dark side of human nature, she also discovers a newfound hope in love and the meaning of family. If only Laura can find her way…out of the ice.

A powerful true poetry memoir for anyone who has navigated the troubled waters of childhood and adolescence searching for a way to stay afloat, now in the new POINT.Unfolding in a series of exquisite narrative poems, this is the haunting true story of a tragic summer in a young girl's life. Annie is supposed to be having a carefree summer -- but instead she must face the unwanted advances of an older boy in the neighborhood, who threatens her if she tells. It isn't until Annie's mother pries out the secret that Annie is released from her horror and isolation and can slowly begin to heal.

Kids the world over love these gentle giants and with these detailed pictures will spend hours coloring and working on the puzzles. A perfect gift for the little ones, either boys or girls for their love of elephants."Everyday Elephants" is full of almost 40 pages of coloring fun, mazes, dot to dot puzzles and 4x4 Sudoku puzzles for boys & girls ages 4-8. Fun coloring page like an elephant taking a bath, an elephant playing football, an elephant doing yoga, and even one flying a kite! There are many more fun elephants to discover too!Mazes are kid friendly with short introductions that you can ready with the child! The Sudoku are easier 4x4 puzzles where the numbers 1-4 are all that is needed to solve them, so with a bit of practice kids 4-8 shouldn't have any trouble figuring out the missing numbers. Solutions for all puzzles are included at the back of the book.Every page is unique and printed on only 1 side so colors don't bleed through!