Books with author Cynthia Blair

Susan is a shy straight-A student and talented artist. Her twin sister Christine is outgoing and popular. Envious of each other’s lives, they decide to trade places. But complications arise when Chris falls for the boy Susan likes and Susan has to hide her identity from a boy she meets. Both girls face ups and downs as they learn about romance, each other, and themselves. Young Adult Fiction by Cynthia Blair; originally published by Fawcett Juniper

Drawn by passion toward an intricate trap . . . GARTHImprisoned by a heinous curse and desperate for understanding, he shares the secrets of his ancestry with his one true love. MIRANDAIntoxicated by her newfound knowledge, she dismisses even Garth’s warning that she’s gone too far. THE DARK HORSEMENTempting Miranda with the promise of unlimited power, they beckon her further into the darkness. . . . will Miranda succumb to the lure of evil?

For nearly 15 years, Cynthia Lair's iconic cookbook Feeding the Whole Family has been the source for parents who want to cook one healthy meal for the entire family, including babies. Feeding the Whole Family starts with the basics of creating a whole foods diet, from understanding grains and beans to determining what meats are acceptable to eat. Lair then applies these lessons to cooking for young children and babies aged six months and older. In each recipe, Lair offers special instruction on how to adapt it so that younger children can enjoy the dish while parents can eat a more complicated version. All recipes utilize easy-to-find ingredients, are simple to follow, and will be enjoyable for both child and parent. With a new foreword by Mothering magazine's editor and founder Peggy O'Mara, Feeding the Whole Family is a necessary staple for all families.

Christmas is in the air as teen-age twins Chris and Susan Pratt head to their grandparents’ house in a charming, snow-covered village in Vermont. But the girls do more than engage the entire town in a festive holiday celebration. With their usual cleverness, they use their identical appearance to solve a mystery that threatens to close the local children’s hospital. Young Adult Fiction by Cynthia Blair; originally published by Fawcett Juniper

Puzzled by what makes boys tick, 17-year-old identical twins Chris and Susan Pratt hatch a clever plan: Chris will go undercover as a boy, pretending to be “Charlie” for a week. Chris isn’t only surprised by what she learns about the boys she knows—and thought she knew—she also learns unexpected lessons about the roles both boys and girls are programmed to play. Young Adult Fiction by Cynthia Blair; originally published by Fawcett Juniper

The teen-age Pratt twins—shy Susan and outgoing Christine—decide to share the honor when Chris is chosen Queen during their hometown’s Centennial Week celebration. They take turns being Chris so they can both enjoy the festivities—as well as the new romance each girl finds. But when the Mayor’s jealous daughter finds out about their scheme, will she blow their cover? Young Adult Fiction by Cynthia Blair; originally published by Fawcett Juniper

When the mayor of Chris and Susan Pratt’s home town receives a threatening letter, once again the twins use their cleverness – and their identical appearance – to track down the culprit. But in this sleuthing adventure, the twins’ ability to play the role of actress – and to convince people they’re someone they’re not – rises to a whole new level. #12 of the Pratt twins series. Young Adult Fiction by Cynthia Blair; originally published by Fawcett Juniper

Is the decaying Victorian mansion on Crabtree Hill really haunted? Identical twins Chris and Susan Pratt decide there’s no time like Halloween to find out. Then another mystery arises: what to do when they both fall for the same boy. A third mystery: how to make the annual Halloween Dance special. The girls encounter unexpected tricks and treats as they cleverly solve all three mysteries. Young Adult Fiction by Cynthia Blair; originally published by Fawcett Juniper

When the Pratt twins’ Christmas gift is a surprise trip to Hawaii, they expect a relaxing trip in paradise. But Chris and Susan soon discover that a tiny island off Waikiki harbors a secret. The clever, courageous girls can’t resist solving the mystery, once again using their identical appearance to accomplish the impossible! #13 of the Pratt twins series. Young Adult Fiction by Cynthia Blair; originally published by Fawcett Juniper

Identical twins Christine and Susan Pratt spend the summer on idyllic Seagull Island with their grandparents. Chris works at an ice-cream parlor, while Susan babysits for the island’s wealthiest family, who live in a spooky Victorian mansion. But both the house and the island are brimming with secrets, and despite the risks, the curious twins can’t resist using their identical appearance to uncover the truth. Young Adult Fiction by Cynthia Blair; originally published by Fawcett Juniper