Books with author Ben Farrell

Twelve-year-old Nathan Nazberry doesn't want to relocate to Coves Point so soon after his mother's death. His father is insistent, however, and Nathan reluctantly heads for his new home—a run-down, old manor house on Dryden Lane.Despite his misgivings about Coves Point, Nathan quickly makes two new friends: Dexter Mills and the beautiful Morgan Creswell. And to his surprise, he discovers his new home once belonged to his long-dead grandfather. While exploring his new home, Nathan stumbles onto a series of riddles written by his grandfather. Together with his new friends and assisted by Alistair, a preternaturally smart raven, Nathan sets out to solve the puzzles.What starts as a game quickly turns serious. Others have an interest in the riddles, and are willing to kill to possess what the puzzles ultimately uncover. Facing increasing danger with every new riddle, Nathan, Morgan, and Dexter must solve a thirty-year-old mystery—or risk becoming its latest victims.

A hungry bear’s big appetite leads to a lesson about sharing in this silly story perfect for fans of Mo Willems’ Pigeon books Bear is hungry. So hungry that when he spies a squirrel's berry snack, he can't help taking the whole berry bush. Then, when he wanders past a busy beehive, Bear knows he's hit the jackpot. But someone is on to him—the moon! Or so Bear thinks. Before he knows it, Bear is on the run with his stolen snacks, causing a whole lot of trouble for the other animals in the forest. With big laughs, silly surprises, and a read-aloud-ready refrain, this picture book is perfect for fans of Jon Klassen and Mo Willems.

When best friends Doug-Dennis and Ben-Bobby go to the circus, something terrible happens. Doug- Dennis eats all of his friend's popcorn, and then tells a fib (It wasn't me!), which grows and grows (Maybe monsters ate it!), carrying Doug-Dennis away. As the lie gets bigger, Doug-Dennis flies higher, until he's floating in a land of lies - some of them big, some small, and some just downright weird. Doug-Dennis misses his best friend, and realizes there's only one way to come back down: by finally telling the truth. Darren Farrell, a bright new talent in picture books, has created a cautionary tale that's chock-full of hilarity. This charming sheep is sure to become a favorite. (And that's the truth.)