Books with author Carolyn Cox

"Clara of Strawberry Fields is a balm to the soul. Through vivid and alive episodes, the novel is a blend of innocent fun and the fundamental truths of life, simultaneously awakening the soul to ponder the undeniable worth of friendship, family, and religion. In Clara of Strawberry Fields, heavy topics are creatively interwoven into a charming and youthful story which nevertheless pulls on the interior strings of the heart. May all come to treasure this irreplaceable novel!" - Maura FlynnClara Kerger is a dreamy, imaginative, and impulsive girl growing up on a farm in Ilchester, Maryland in the Patapsco Valley. Along with her enormous and perpetually-growing family and her friend Sam, she gets herself into and out of scrapes, constantly trying to control her unpredictable impulses but still finding ways to tumble into disaster. While the turmoil of pre-Civil War America mounts threateningly, her happy, close-knit family remains a haven of laughter and mischief. As Clara grows up, however, she finds herself changing as her dreams swell to heights which she thinks are unreachable. She begins to believe she can never reconcile her hopes with the reality of her simple farm life and the increasing tension around her. Furthermore, she finds herself hurting the people she loves as she continues to rush into trouble without stopping to think. This novel not only portrays a girl growing from childhood into youth, but it also depicts the joys of life in a huge and warm-hearted family living in the timeless hills of their home at Strawberry Fields.

Jamie’s mother is there to catch the baby —this time. She does what she must to keep her family out of harm’s way, but still the shock waves of Van’s act reverberate through their lives. What Jamie Saw is a moving, visceral dramatization of violence in the home, told not from the point of view of a victim, but as witnessed by a nine-year-old boy. The impact of observed violence perpetrated against loved ones is profound and destructive, and altogether too common. Drawing on his mother’s desperate strength, his own determination, and help from an unexpected friend, Jamie confronts his fear and anxiety — learning, adapting, and triumphing.

A father and daughter confront each other and their own wounds in a land of loss and reconciliation. HONORS Trudi Birger Prize Honor Book Tayshas High School Reading List —Texas Library Association Michael L. Printz Award Honor Book National Book Award Finalist ALA Best Books for Young Adults Top Choice List —Children's Literature CCBC Choices Editors' Choice Top of the List —Booklist Lasting Connections —Book Links SLJ Best Books Books for the Teen Age —NYPL Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist Editor's Hardcover Fiction Choice List —KLIATT

Reveals the impact of witnessing violence even as it affirms the luminous power of love. Jamie’s mother is there to catch the baby —this time. She does what she must to keep her family out of harm’s way, but still the shock waves of Van’s act reverberate through their lives. What Jamie Saw is a moving, visceral dramatization of violence in the home, told not from the point of view of a victim, but as witnessed by a nine-year-old boy. The impact of observed violence perpetrated against loved ones is profound and destructive, and altogether too common. Drawing on his mother’s desperate strength, his own determination, and help from an unexpected friend, Jamie confronts his fear and anxiety — learning, adapting, and triumphing. HONORS Emphasis on Reading (Children's Choice) Award —State of Alabama Newbery Medal Honor Book National Book Award Finalist ALA Notable Children's Books Editors' Choice —Booklist Blue Ribbon Book —BCCB "A Few Good Books" —Book Links Children's Books of Distinction —Hungry Mind Review Children's Books —100 titles for Reading and Sharing —New York Public Library

Lively illustrations and a child-centered approach make the "First Look At" series the perfect introduction to Christian beliefs. A First Look at God uses Bible quotes, retold Bible stories, and famous prayers to help children explore who God is and how he cares for our world. Provides basic, clear information with warm, full-color illustrations. SIze C.