Books with author Clarissa Richard

A boy and his rent-a-dog...“The story blends heartwarming moments and action beautifully in a way that will make children of any age enjoy the book.” Readers’ Favorite 5★ review"Sweetly written and packed full of adventure. Children will love it, particularly if they love dogs!" The Wishing Shelf 11-year-old Jonas Ridley loves dogs. Unfortunately, his mother won’t let him have one of his own. But one Christmas, Jonas gets the chance to RENT a dog, and not just any dog but Rascal, the famous four-legged star of Jonas’s favorite movie, Canine Commando! Jonas and Rascal have a blast and really bond together, even performing in the school talent show. But when the movie studio has to take Rascal back, Jonas hatches a movie-like plan and becomes a real-life secret agent to rescue Rascal!If A Dog’s Purpose touched your heart, you'll love A Dog of My Own. This middle grade book is a sweet yet exciting adventure full of action and heartwarming moments for any reader – children, tweens, teens or readers of any age. This fun ‘boy and his dog’ story is the first in a series, so if you like it, there's more to come!(Don't forget to look for the surprise after Chapter 1!)

Welcome to the Querx Galaxy. 146,254,366,999 light years from Earth – and we should hope it stays that way. That’s because the thousands of alien species in the Querx Galaxy don’t quite get along. They need help. They need a guiding hand. They need… Captain Dweezil and the D.O.R.X.! Yes, the Captain Dweezil who took on the entire army of Lorzak 8 using only one tribno-blaster… who overcame the teeming hordes of Plort by fashioning a jet pack out of a can of velblot beans… and who freed the Wadlobian Ambassador from the one-eyed Blot and got home in time for lunch! (He really likes lunch.) But now the Captain and his merry band of D.O.R.X. must meet their biggest challenge yet: saving the galaxy from a massive batch of Zortlax paste gone bad, sent out by the evil Snerts! Will the D.O.R.X. be up to the task… or will everybody’s favorite condiment lead to the destruction of the Querx Galaxy itself?!If you like Captain Underpants, Diary of a Wimpy Kid or Zac Power, you'll love D.O.R.X.! Soon to be hilariously illustrated, this middle grade chapter book is a comic romp full of action and adventure for any reader - children, tweens, teens... and beyond! This funny science fiction story is the first in a series, so if you like it, there’s more to come!

On the run on the mean streets of middle school...*Finalist in the 2017 Wishing Shelf Book Awards!*"A highly addictive read, which will keep many on the edge of their seats." "A well-written, heart-pumping, action-packed read." Readers' Favorite 5★ review“Hey, it’s me, Brian. Brian Ryan. I’m 14… well, next July I am. And I know what you’re thinking, but I’m not just some skateboard freak. Sure, I wipe out a lot, but I’m into the physics of the stunts and all. I even design my own stunts… which don’t always work out… but that’s why God invented band-aids, right?”Join Brian on his craziest day ever! Accused of a serious crime, he zips around the mean streets of his suburban middle school, staying one step ahead of the cops. On the day of the Xtreme Dream Games, will Brian be able to catch the real culprit and clear his name?If you like your middle grade fiction with a twist of James Bond, Zac Power and Secret Agent 6th Grader, you'll love 8th Grade Fugitive! From the writer of My Best Friend Is a Secret Agent, this mystery thriller chapter book is a fun adventure full of action and excitement for any reader - children, tweens, teens... and beyond! This funny who-done-it is the first in a series, so if you like it, there's more to come!(Don't forget to look for the surprise after Chapter 1!)

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the mall..."Even after finishing the book, I am still trying to get my breath back – and didn’t even realize the suspense of the story had me holding my breath! Richard Clark’s writing style, imagination and ability to execute the perfect plot in any story is what keeps me coming back to each and every one of his books, time and again." Readers' Favorite 5★ review“With short chapters, snappy dialogue and an exciting ending, even a 12 year old boy is never going to be bored!” Wishing Shelf 5★ review10-year-old Rudy McCafferty has a weird feeling about the new Loma Grande Mall. It’s just a little odd how it seems to bring inanimate things to life! Halfway around the world, archeologist C.J. Drake is sure he’s finally found the location of an ancient golden idol. But all signs suggest it is now in a little place in Southern California called Loma Grande. A place where a curious young boy investigates, frightened... but excited. A place totally unprepared for the magical power soon to be unleashed upon it…If you like Harry Potter, Indiana Jones or Goosebumps, you'll love The Lost Treasure of Loma Grande! From the writer of My Best Friend Is a Secret Agent, this middle grade chapter book is a fun adventure full of action and excitement for any reader - children, tweens, teens... and beyond! This thrilling ‘haunted mall’ story is the first in a series, so if you like it, there's more to come!(Don't forget to look for the surprise after Chapter 1!)

I’m blogging for my life…14-year-old Hugh Hollenbeck doesn’t get it. What doesn’t he get? Just about everything. That’s why he walks around with a little camera attached to his glasses that records his entire life. Then he watches it all later to try to figure out the things he didn’t get before – which, as you’ll recall, is just about everything – and he makes a weekly video blog for all to see.Unfortunately, Hugh’s cluelessness leads him to run for Student Council President. Even his little sister knows that this school election thing is just “not him”, but Hugh, as always, has to find out the hard way. At least Hugh’s campaign gets him the attention of the very confident, very pretty – and very intimidating – Molly MacLaine. But will Molly be able to help Hugh survive his disastrous campaign, or will he crash and burn… and bring the whole school down with him?If you like the Middle School series and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, you’ll love HughTube. This book is for anybody who’s ever been baffled by the secrets, contradictions and unwritten rules of middle school. Tweens and teens will easily relate to the comic mishaps of our hapless hero. This funny coming of age, middle grade story is the first in a series, so if you like it, there's more to come!Don't forget to look for the surprise after Chapter 1!

Coding isn't just for nerds anymore..."I was hooked by the first page, and I didn't want to put the book down. The book was so good that I was sad to reach the end." Readers' Favorite 5★ review15-year-old Marty Gundy has a dream: He wants to become an internet ultra-billionaire. And when his latest killer app, the ‘Future Fixer’, actually shows him five seconds of his very near future, he knows his dream will come true! But that five seconds is just enough to get him into big trouble, and it soon puts him at the business end of the school bully’s fist! Will Marty’s killer app end up killing him?If you like your Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Zac Power books with a twist of technology, you’ll love The F.L.U.B. Club! From the writer of My Best Friend Is a Secret Agent, this middle grade chapter book takes kids’ Silicon Valley dreams and gives them a magical twist. It’s a suspenseful ride for children, tweens and teens! This high school story is the first in a series, so if you like it, there's more to come!(Don't forget to look for the surprise after Chapter 1!)

Who knew living in a haunted house would be so cool!Nine-year-old Peter Dunlap doesn’t particularly like his family’s new house. Sure, his room’s big enough, and he doesn’t have to share a bathroom with his older sister… but he just can’t shake the feeling that the previous owner hasn’t moved out yet! But, being a fan of horror comic books, Peter actually starts to think it’s cool living in a haunted house. Not only that, the ghost actually starts to like Peter! But… does it like Peter too much? So much that it wants to keep him trapped in the house… forever?!If you like Goosebumps or a light take on Tales from the Crypt, you’ll love The Boy Who Cried Ghost! From the writer of My Best Friend Is a Secret Agent, this middle grade chapter book is a scary-fun mystery full of chills and thrills for any reader - children, tweens, teens... and beyond! This funny haunted house horror story is the first in the Ghost Town Mystery series, so if you like it, there’s more to come!(Don't forget to look for the surprise after Chapter 1!)

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When you wish upon a lunch box...*Winner of a Bronze Award in the 2017 Wishing Shelf Book Awards!*"The book is an absolute page-turner, and will leave the reader wanting to know more. I was hooked by the first page." Readers' Favorite 5★ reviewThe difference between Pandora and your average 12-year-old girl is that Pandora knows exactly what she wants at all times. So when five magical genies pop out of an old rusty lunch box, Pandora knows her life is finally going to be perfect!…Or maybe not. When one of the genies blows up a mean girl’s head to the size of a basketball, Pandora has to figure out how to unwish her wish, and fast!If you like the Dork Diaries, Diary of a Wimpy Kid or The Baby-Sitters Club books, you'll love Pandora’s Lunch Box! From the writer of My Best Friend Is a Secret Agent, this middle grade chapter book is a comic romp full of magic and suspense for any reader - children, tweens, teens... and beyond! This funny wish-fulfillment story is the first in a series, so if you like it, there's more to come!(Don't forget to look for the surprise after Chapter 1!)

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Cheyenne is a beautiful Golden Palomino mare raised in Northern Texas during the early 1800's. When her owner, Jared, is convinced to become a volunteer soldier for the emerging Texas fight for independence, she must travel with him along with his friend Rueben into San Antonio, Texas. Jared has orders to help defend the famous Fort Alamo against Mexican forces, and the more Cheyenne learns about Texas' fight for independence; the more the feisty mare is determined to help Jared fight in any way she can. Along the way, the two fight in battles, hide a cannon near the town of Gonzalez, and meet new friends like James Bowie and the Famous Davy Crockett. But the Mexican forces are set on extinguishing the fire of Texan independence in any way they can....will Jared and Cheyenne make it through the war? And will the Texas flag fly for freedom? *** Third in the horse series for children by Mattie Richardson, kids ages 8-14 or any horse lover will enjoy the telling of actual historical events in fictional form by the horse. Kids will especially appreciate the fact that the author wrote her books at a young age, the first at 13.