Books with author Anne Mazer

Abby Hayes is an ordinary fifth grader trying to invent a role for herself in a seemingly perfect world. This series combines the edge of BRIDGET JONES with a send-up of self-help books.Abby's best friend, Jessica, is away for the rest of the school year and Abby's other good friends seem to be spending more time with each other than they are with her. So when Grandma Emma invites Abby to come for a visit over spring vacation, Abby is thrilled--there has never been a better time to get away from home.But Abby's cousin Cleo is also spending the week with Grandma Emma. At first, Abby and Cleo don't get along at all. But working as a team on a bookmaking project shows them how much they have in common and brings them closer together.

An ALA Notable Book: A contemporary tale of mythic proportions Once upon a time, humans and animals lived together in perfect harmony. Each species was respected for its own particular strength, knowledge, and wisdom. The Oxboy has a human mother and an ox father. But human society has now decided that this is unnatural and degrading. He and other children like him must keep their identities secret. But when the Oxboy is given a certificate covered with names—those of his ancestors—he knows that he must learn more about this half of his heritage: the ox half. The forbidden half. What follows is a striking journey to self-discovery. Anne Mazer’s unforgettable tale reminds us of the dangers of prejudice and the importance of compassion.

Abby is about to start sixth grade. At first she's excited, but then fears of the changes middle school will bring get the best of her. *Includes Abby's own guide to sixth grade!*Abby can't believe it--sixth grade is about to begin! At first, she's excited. Being in sixth grade means moving up to middle school, having different teachers for each subject, and meeting new friends from other elementary schools. Then Abby receives "An Insider's Guide to Sixth Grade." It's all about the negative things Abby can expect -- boy-crazy friends, dating, moodiness, mean teachers, boy-girl parties, and more. Abby doesn't think she's ready for so many changes at once. When sixth grade starts, Abby realizes that some things (and people) are different, but so is she.

The eighteenth book in this popular series!Abby is ecstatic about her family's plans for a vacation in Paris. But when they get there, it's more of the same old thing: her siblings fighting non-stop, with nobody able to agree on so much as where to eat dinner. Abby feels a connection to the city, though -- after all, it's the home of many famous writers. So she decides to take matters into her own hands...and go off on an adventure of her own.

Abby Hayes is an ordinary fifth grader trying to invent a role for herself in a seemingly perfect world. This series combines the edge of BRIDGET JONES with a send-up of self-help books.Abby's family is going camping, and Abby is allowed to bring a friend. But who? Abby's best friend Jessica has moved away -- so Abby decides to invite Hannah, a new girl in town. Then she instantly regrets her decision. Could any new friendship withstand a weekend away with the Hayeses?

Eleven gripping paranormal tales from award-winning author Anne Mazer Full of paranormal activity, haunting plot twists, and bone-chilling horror, this spellbinding collection will grip readers until the very last page. In “Glass Heart,” a tiny shard of glass flies into a girl’s eye, causing her body to grow colder and colder until she is frozen to her very bones. “Secrets” tells the story of a girl who is tormented when other people’s secrets wind around her head like the braids of her hair. A boy is tortured by creepy phone calls that turn out to be even more dangerous than he could have imagined in “Call Me Sometime.” Perhaps most frightening of all, “Thin” tells the tale of a boy who is always hungry and will do anything for food. Each story paints a vivid and often terrifying portrait that will enthrall fans of supernatural fiction.

Abby Hayes is an ordinary fifth grader trying to invent a role for herself in a seemingly perfect world. This series combines the edge of BRIDGET JONES with a send-up of self-help books.When Ms. Bunder asks the fifth grade to write about their bedrooms, Abby realizes something awful: her room is boring. She decides to paint her desk purple, her favorite color, but before she knows it Abby's whole room is purple! Luckily, her end-of-the-school-year party will be just the place to show it off to her classmates.

Abby's always been one of the good kids...till now.When Abby throws together a batch of cookies for a meeting at school, she has no clue that she's just made Hayes history. For the first time in her life, it seems, Abby's done something perfect--perfect!--on the first try! Everyone loves her cookies. Everyone wants more of them! And that gives Abby a great idea... If she can sell enough of them, maybe she'll earn enough money to go to writing camp this summer. There's only one problem. Kids aren't supposed to sell stuff on school grounds. But Abby's never been in trouble before.... Maybe she can get away with it. Just this once.

Just when Abby thought middle school was safe...she stumbles on a mystery!There's a thief on the loose in the sixth grade, and Abby and Hannah are determined to find out who's been taking their friends' most prized possessions. They assemble a list of suspects and piece clues together just like real detectives. But when Abby discovers the identity of the thief by accident, she wishes she'd never set out to crack the case. Now that she knows what she knows, Abby has to make a tough decision. Should she squeal on one friend or sit back while her others get hurt?

The unthinkable is about to happen--Abby's family is moving!Abby has lived in the same house for as long as she can remember. But now her parents have decided that they need to move...and their house is on the market before the kids have even digested the news! Abby feels safe and secure in her old neighborhood, where all her friends are nearby. She doesn't care that she'll soon have her own bathroom and a pool in her backyard. She doesn't even care that she'll get to stay in the same school. Abby doesn't want to move! Whatever happened to the Hayeses making decisions together? And why do they have to move so close to Brianna?

Abby Hayes the spunky heroine in this series, who has days are more average than amazing. Her three "SuperSibs" outshine her in many areas. One of her older twin sisters excels at virtually every sport, the other is the top student in ninth grade, and her younger brother is a math and computer genius. Her lawyer mother also runs marathons, and her father owns a successful computer business. Where does this leave poor Abby? Her adventures are documented largely through the journal writings of this devoted young writer. Ages 8 - 12