Books with author Christine S. R. Jackson

Maya never wanted to become a shaman's apprentice. Who would want to live deep in the woods, in a lonely house where bugs crawl on the furniture and a ghostly bear patrols the hallways? Worse, her master is an old grouch who would rather research magic than teach her how to tame a familiar. But to protect her home from an ancient demon, Maya must learn magic and leave her old life behind.

Brooklyn Sable goes through the trials of learning to trust others after a break-up when all she wants to do is the opposite. Friendship, love, and her mental stability are put to the test, especially when people from her past come knocking on her door. While in her last year of high school, she claims that she is as independent as it comes. But while getting to know the one person she's tried to actively avoid, she begins to learn that maybe she doesn't have it all figured out. Change is all part of growing up, right?

Drizzle! Sizzle! Kid Chef Summer culinary program is hosting the first ever Kid Chef Throw Down Competition. The winner takes a partial scholarship value at $14,000 to any culinary school in the United States, bragging rights, and $5000 cash. The dishes will be judge on appearance, taste, and creativity. Temperature rises, accidents happen, and equipment mishaps occur. Will the Soul Food Gang survive their training and learn how to cook in harmony as one soul? Will they learn there is more to a competition than winning?Learn how the gang got their names and if they measured up to the stiff competition. There can only be one team of chefs left cooking in the kitchen. Six weeks of summer fun. Six rounds of intense competition. May the best Kid Chef culinary team win. Let the cooking begin!

Lots of young people want to be good; they’re just afraid of taking it too far. “People will think I’m a geek or a goody-goody”, they complain. Brother Christianson challenges that notion. He shows convincingly how doing your best to be good puts you in touch with spiritual powers that will improve your everyday life. Drawing on his experiences as a college football player, a teacher, and a dad, he demonstrates that the only way to be really happy is to be true to yourself.

Lots of young people want to be good; theyâre just afraid of taking it too far. âPeople will think Iâm a geek or a goody-goodyâ, they complain. Brother Christianson challenges that notion. He shows convincingly how doing your best to be good puts you in touch with spiritual powers that will improve your everyday life. Drawing on his experiences as a college football player, a teacher, and a dad, he demonstrates that the only way to be really happy is to be true to yourself.

Lots of young people want to be good; they âre just afraid of taking it too far. People will think I âm a geek or a goody-goody, they complain. Brother Christianson challenges that notion. He shows convincingly how doing your best to be good puts you in touch with spiritual powers that will improve your everyday life. Drawing on his experiences as a college football player, a teacher, and a dad, he demonstrates that the only way to be really happy is to be true to yourself.

The follow-up to The Gaggle Sisters River Tour, geese sisters Sadie and Dorothy continue down the Wriggle River to give another concert. As the sensible manager, Dorothy assesses their financial situation and is stunned to realize that their money is gone. The dramatic Sadie then appears with a beautiful new hat. Dorothy suddenly understands what has happened to all their money. Just as she is about to give Sadie what-for, a storm breaks and the two sisters scramble under a bridge for shelter. Dorothy's mood is now as dark as the weather. Feeling a little guilty, Sadie decides to sing Dorothy's favorite song to make things right again. To their amazement, the impromptu concert attracts an audience on the bridge above and as Sadie finishes her beautiful song, money comes hailing down on them from above. The next day they get an early morning visit from a silent frog with a mysterious shell. When the shell is opened, beautiful music flows out and the frog dances with grace and skill. Dorothy is enchanted and wants the frog to join their act. But Sadie, always the diva, refuses to appear on the same stage as a frog! As usual, resourceful Dorothy finds a way to placate Sadie and allow the frog to perform, to the delight of concert audience and readers alike.

Brooklyn Sable goes through the trials of learning to trust others after a break-up when all she wants to do is the opposite. Friendship, love, and her mental stability are put to the test, especially when people from her past come knocking on her door. While in her last year of high school, she claims that she is as independent as it comes. But while getting to know the one person she's tried to actively avoid, she begins to learn that maybe she doesn't have it all figured out. Change is all part of growing up, right?