Books with author Betty A. Smith

We first made the acquaintance of young miss Chelsia Bleu, our Kallie, in Bleu Moon (Kallie Bleu).A young girl unceremoniuosly transplanted to the high mountains of Kentucky,she is not overjoyed. She finds herself overwhelmed, "Lost" and in need of a guide as she sets off to identify and challenge her Destiny. On her blue moon quest, things for Kallie go from bad to worse. Bleu Snafu picks up where we left her last, in a serious predicament. As promised she has more to tell.Up on a mountain top quite high;I am so tiny, dwarfed by the sky.GD, BFE, Kentucky on the address flap;Mistik Forrest at the tip-top of the map.I came here on the day of my birthseekin a treasure of great worth.This was to be my day of triumph.But No; what I get is all f'd up.I hiked in darkness, a desperate act;I close my eyes n take my wish back.“In Nth degree pay ye heed;cosmic screws coming in Karmic Degree.As for the King I would not displease;I direct ye answer what he asked of thee."Was her wish granted, will she get off the mountaintop, and what of the stag? Kallie is hoping for these answers too.

This American classic has touched hearts and minds since its first publication over 50 years ago. This is the coming of age story of Francie, a girl in the slums of turn-of-the-century Brooklyn. Francie grows up with a sweet, tragic father, a severely realistic mother and a favored younger brother. She learns early the meaning of hunger and the value of a penny. She faces the disappointments life brings, including not being allowed the luxury of a high school diploma. With poignant honesty and humor, the book cuts to the heart of family life and the American dream. Considered one of the outstanding books of the century, this is truly a story that young and old, male and female can treasure forever. "This book cuts true and deep into the human soul." (USA Today)

Ben, Kate, and Foster, the trio of friends from Starshine and Sunglow return in this satisfying sequel in which Ben finds a tiny creature in a ditch and is convinced he's stumbled upon something really big -- really big. It looks exactly like a baby dinosaur, but how can Ben be sure without letting the potentially explosive secret out? With help from Kate and Foster the answers begin to come together. But soon there's a new problem, and an even bigger challenge that will unite -- and galvanize -- the youngsters and their entire community.