Books with author Cynthia

Mad Men meets Nashville in this debut mystery set in 1963, written by Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Cynthia Weil."I loved everything about I’m Glad I Did... Not just brava, Cynthia. Bravissima!!"—Carole King, multi-Grammy winning singer-songwriter of Tapestry and author of the New York Times bestseller A Natural Woman New York City, summer of 1963: JJ Green is a born songwriter—a major problem, since her family thinks the music business is a cesspool of lowlifes and hustlers. Defying them, she secretly takes an internship at the Brill Building, the epicenter of a new sound called rock and roll. When she finds a writing partner in Luke Silver, a boy with mesmerizing green eyes, JJ believes she is living her dream. They’ll even be cutting their first demo with legendary singer Dulcie Brown.But soon JJ’s dream is shattered by tragedy, and she must navigate a web of troubled pasts, hidden identities, and tangled secrets—before it snares her, too.

It's Shakespeare like you've never heard him before! Not only is he a famous author, but he also is amazing when it comes to beating fear. This poetic tale about overcoming will inspire kids of all ages to fight against the things that can prevent them from making progress in life. While it is a fictional story, it also includes a Shakespeare bio and an activity page, so it's a great tool to introduce kids to one of the greatest writers of all time.

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

It's just another day at the dentist's office for Victoria Trumbull when fellow patient, wealthy Mrs. Wilmington, dies. It's an unfortunate, though seemingly not murderous incident, but the receptionist is hysterical, so one of the dental assistants offers to drive her home. But after making a quick pit stop, he finds her body floating in the harbor.With the police shorthanded due to an upcoming presidential visit, it's up to Victoria to take on the case. As she wrestles with her ex-son-in-law, a $3 million will, and a deadly dental clinic, Mrs. Trumbull discovers that nothing in the case is quite what it seems.Bloodroot is the latest in Cynthia Riggs' longstanding Martha's Vineyard mystery series, filled with delightful characters and charming descriptions of the beautiful island.

Monster is as monster does, but Frankenstein Frightface Gordon is totally the wrong shade of ghastly green—pale, baby blue, in fact—and he's more concerned with keeping his pants neat and tidy than scaring the pants off his victims. But when a new law is passed to rid Uggarland of misfits such as Frank, he must decide if he will become the monster his parents can be proud of or be the monster he can be proud of. Trusting the monsterliest monster he knows, Frank looks to the grave and his dead grandmother to make his choice, entering into an adventure that will either seal his doom or prove he is truly monster enough.

“Each page captures a sense of wonder, of the vibrancy of color, the imagination of the artist, the name of the hue. Colors take life in this small picture book, perfect for small hands, in an astonishing pairing of visual intimacy and artistic joy that make this one of the most distinctive recent books on color—in English or otherwise.” —Papertigers.orgThis book truly did take a village of artists, scattered all around mountain villages in the beautiful state of Oaxaca. Fifteen in fact! Go to our website to see who carved what lovely animal. And, please, imagine the adventurous Cindy Weill traipsing from village to village in search of these wonderful artisans. Este libro tomó el trabajo de toda una comunidad de artistas, esparcidos por los pueblos de las montañas del hermoso estado de Oaxaca. Tomó quince artistas, de hecho! Ve a nuestro sitio para ver quien esculpió cada bonito animal. Y, por favor, imagina a la intrépida Cindy Weill paseando de pueblo a pueblo en búsqueda de estos maravillosos artesanos y artesanas.

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?

Touch Blue and your wish will come true."Why take chances?" says eleven-year-old Tess Brooks. "Especially when it's so easy to let the universe know what you want by touching blue or turning around three times or crossing your fingers."But Tess is coming to know that it's not always that simple.The state of Maine plans to shut down her island's schoolhouse, which would force Tess's family to move to the mainland--and Tess to leave the only home she has ever known. Fortunately, the islanders have a plan too: increase the numbers of students by having several families take in foster children. So now Tess and her family are taking a chance on Aaron, a thirteen-year-old trumpet player who has been bounced from home to home. And Tess needs a plan of her own--and all the luck she can muster. Will Tess's wish come true or will her luck run out?Newbery Honor author Cynthia Lord offers a warm-hearted, humorous, and thoughtful look at what it means to belong--and how lucky we feel when we do. Touch Blue, sure as certain, will touch your heart.Honors for Touch Blue: 2011 Lupine Award, Maine Library Association. 2011 Maine Literary Award, Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance. 2010 Best Books For Children, Christian Science Monitor. Best Children's Books of 2010, Book Page. Best Children's Books of the Year (2011), Bank Street College (starred for outstanding merit)Editor's Pick, Adoptive Families magazine.Nominated for: Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award (Vermont) Rhode Island Children's Book Award Rhode Island Teen Book Award Indian Paintbrush Award (Wyoming) North Carolina Children's Book Award The Charlotte Award (New York) Louisiana Young Readers Choice Award Horn Toad Tales, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, Texas

In a fantastical kingdom ravaged by famine and poverty, the prospect of hope lies with a mythical masked hero in this, the first book in the Tales of the Kingdom series from Newbery Medalist Cynthia Voigt.In a distant time, a kingdom is starving. With winter upon them, there is little hope, except for the legend of Jackaroo: a masked outlaw who comes at night to aid the destitute and helpless. But Gwyn, the innkeeper’s daughter, is too practical for false hopes. She believes Jackaroo is nothing more than a fairy tale told to keep children hopeful till the next sunrise.Then Gwyn is forced to seek refuge in an abandoned house, and while scavenging for supplies, she comes across...a mask? A sword? A cloak? Could these belong to the fabled Jackaroo? As Gwyn searches for answers, she discovers that the heart of a hero goes far beyond a mask. Previously published as Jackaroo, this classic tale features a new look and a new title.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. In this charming illustrated chapter book series by Newbery Honor author Cynthia Lord, the Shelter Pet Squad kids find the perfect homes for animals in need! Suzannah's always wanted a pet of her own, but she lives in an apartment where there are absolutely no pets allowed. What she CAN do is volunteer at a local pet shelter. There, although she's the youngest, Suzannah quickly finds herself making friends with the kids and bonding with the animals. She makes toys and treats for the animals. She feeds the cats and plays with the puppies! Then a girl just her age brings a guinea pig named Jelly Bean to the shelter. Suzannah promises that she'll find the little creature the perfect home. But what if no one wants an abandoned guinea pig? Newbery Honor author Cynthia Lord has created a fun and heartwarming chapter books series.

“[An] irresistible bilingual picture book for those still learning their numbers It’s darling.” — San Antonio Express-News“[T]his peek into Mexico’s art and traditions is certainly one of the most joyous counting books that children will encounter.”— Kirkus“[A] fine bilingual counting book beautiful, creative, and sometimes whimsical.” — School Library Journal“Weill returns with another joyous celebration of Mexican folk art.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s BooksThe Aguilar Sisters, lively and independent women, are Mexico’s most renowned artisans. They learned how to make clay figurines from their mother, Isaura Álcantara Diaz. Their humorous sculptures of village characters are in collections around the world.