Books with author Colleen Driscoll

When Eddie discovers a strange egg in his backyard, he is quick to assume it's a dinosaur egg. Despite his efforts to keep the egg hidden before it hatches, Eddie's classmates and neighbors learn his secret and anxiously gather around, waiting as it cracks, As Eddie holds the excited community at bay, will he be ready to accept the mysterious animal inside when it makes its debut?

Young Helen Kley of El Colony, a world dominated by women, doesn't know what to make of the two young men who suddenly come bursting into her life, rescuing her from a humiliating kidnap attempt. That they are offworlders, she has no doubt, that they are corporate agents of some sort, she suspects. Otherwise why do they withhold their names, giving her only the number of a safe line to contact them? In the end, she becomes friends with the one she dubs "Pro" (the other she call "Con" because of their differing attitudes) and simply learns to think of them as her guardians.Only when she comes of age, two years later, and is by custom given her father's name and an invitation to visit heretofore unknown relatives on his homeworld, does she learn the truth about her adopted guardians. In fact she learns truth after truth as she and Pro, whose real name she finally learns, must battle their way through one adventure after another as they seek her missing father while avoiding his enemies.In the end, she faces not only threats from the outside, but also the need to come to terms with her own values and background -- to choose and to choose rightly. Everything she has learned to care about depends on her choice -- her own happiness and the welfare of those who have become dear to her.

Mom's Choice Award Recipient Christmas is coming and Santa's sleigh is in dire need of repairs. When Santa asks for assistance, only Piper volunteers to help patch the run-down sleigh. As Piper learns how to repair a sleigh, she also learns a valuable lesson on helping others. Will the sleigh be ready for the midnight ride on Christmas Eve? This newest Piper the Elf adventure is full of surprises!

Mom's Choice AwardPreferred Choice Award Creative Child Magazine When a new visitor comes to the North Pole, Piper learns about patience as she struggles to teach the stubborn reindeer, Stomper, how to fly. Despite Piper's efforts, Stomper refuses to cooperate, and Santa leaves on Christmas Eve without the little reindeer. Will Santa take Stomper back to his herd on Christmas, or is there another way to get the reindeer in the air? Also includes animals of the Arctic!

Mom's Choice Award The Christmas celebration at the North Pole needs music! Piper puts together a Rockin' Band of Christmas elves at the request of Santa. Piper has many volunteers and the band works hard practicing for the big event, but not everyone is happy about the band. Does the band get to play for Santa? Find out in this new Piper the Elf adventure! Award winning author Colleen Driscoll puts her musical talent to work in Santa's Rockin' Band. Parents, teachers, and kids will love the beautifully illustrated story that teaches about music, instruments, and most importantly about getting along with others. Driscoll hits every note in her newest Piper tale!

Mom's Choice Award--Children's Picture Book Health and SafetyUh-oh! Santa's suit is too tight and Mrs. Claus is worried about Santa. What can she do to help Santa shed a few extra pounds? She calls on Piper the elf to be Santa's personal trainer. Problem is…Santa doesn't want to exercise and Piper doesn't know what a personal trainer is supposed to do! Piper wisely engages Santa's help to build snowmen, make snow angels, and have a snowball fight. Find out if Piper's plan works and if Santa can make his Christmas Eve rounds. The beautiful illustrations by noted illustrator Brian Dumm will delight every reader. This is an excellent book for the classroom, home, or library. Bring fun, exercise, and healthy snacks to your family to help celebrate the holiday.

Two years after the hauntings at Candlewood Castle have passed and 18 year old Prince Kevin begins the training of Fire's firstborn, Flame. The kingdom is at peace and all is well until a strange young man bearing an uncanny resemblance to an old enemy appears. Is he the friend he claims to be or is he master of the worst monster Kevin and Fire have ever faced?

Young Helen Kley of El Colony, a world dominated by women, doesn't know what to make of the two young men who suddenly come bursting into her life, rescuing her from a humiliating kidnap attempt. That they are offworlders, she has no doubt, that they are corporate agents of some sort, she suspects. Otherwise why do they withhold their names, giving her only the number of a safe line to contact them? In the end, she becomes friends with the one she dubs "Pro" (the other she call "Con" because of their differing attitudes) and simply learns to think of them as her guardians. Only when she comes of age, two years later, and is by custom given her father's name and an invitation to visit heretofore unknown relatives on his homeworld, does she learn the truth about her adopted guardians. In fact she learns truth after truth as she and Pro, whose real name she finally learns, must battle their way through one adventure after another as they seek her missing father while avoiding his enemies. In the end, she faces not only threats from the outside, but also the need to come to terms with her own values and background -- to choose and to choose rightly. Everything she has learned to care about depends on her choice -- her own happiness and the welfare of those who have become dear to her.