Books with author Burke

It's the first week of middle school, and a stupid runny nose crushes all Matthew's hope for ever fitting in. The lacrosse jocks think it's their job to make his life miserable. Then his parents take off and the nanny hired to look after him disappears. Way too scared to stay home alone, he's got to find a place to spend the night before it gets dark . . . but where? And in a few weeks, when his parents get back . . . there's that horrible academic competition that's been won by generations of Matthew's family. His father is forcing him to compete. But Matthew isn't motivated . . . until he hits the gym. Then things get interesting.

It's the first week of middle school, and a stupid runny nose crushes all Matthew's hope for ever fitting in. The lacrosse jocks think it's their job to make his life miserable. Then his parents take off and the nanny hired to look after him disappears. Way too scared to stay home alone, he's got to find a place to spend the night before it gets dark . . . but where? And in a few weeks, when his parents get back . . . there's that horrible academic competition that's been won by generations of Matthew's family. His father is forcing him to compete. But Matthew isn't motivated . . . until he hits the gym. Then things get interesting.

Cal isn’t the most popular girl in middle school -- she’s the target of the popular girls. When the bullying gets worse, she stays strong until a horrible accident takes her loving parents away from her. Bereaved, bullied and unable to make sense of the challenges she faces, Cal turns her sorrow into song lyrics. Her heartfelt words save her from the bullies, the poverty and the wounds of loss in a way that is both surprising and exhilarating. A heartwarming and inspiring story for any girl facing bullies at school, in the neighborhood or anywhere. Cal digs deep to find strength, support and resilience - and comes out on top!.

Cal isn’t the most popular girl in middle school -- she’s the target of the popular girls. When the bullying gets worse, she stays strong until a horrible accident takes her loving parents away from her. Bereaved, bullied and unable to make sense of the challenges she faces, Cal turns her sorrow into song lyrics. Her heartfelt words save her from the bullies, the poverty and the wounds of loss in a way that is both surprising and exhilarating. A heartwarming and inspiring story for any girl facing bullies at school, in the neighborhood or anywhere. Cal digs deep to find strength, support and resilience - and comes out on top!.

It's the first week of middle school, and a stupid runny nose crushes all Matthew's hope for ever fitting in. The lacrosse jocks think it's their job to make his life miserable. Then his parents take off and the nanny hired to look after him disappears. Way too scared to stay home alone, he's got to find a place to spend the night before it gets dark . . . but where? And in a few weeks, when his parents get back . . . there's that horrible academic competition that's been won by generations of Matthew's family. His father is forcing him to compete. But Matthew isn't motivated . . . until he hits the gym. Then things get interesting.