Books with author Dan Elliott

Laddie and his horse friends, brave many dangers in the dark spooky woods. They meet lots of animals and have some scary moments They go the extra mile to help a horse in trouble. They learn the value of friendship, they learn not to be afraid of the dark, they learn the importance of respecting the countryside and they learn how good it is to be home, safe and sound. A story that will be enjoyed by children of all ages.

“Entertaining and thought-provoking.”—Kirkus ReviewsJeremy Cabbage stuck at Harpwitch’s Home for Mean Dogs, Ugly Cats, and Stray Children, where the dogs are treated better than the kids. And things aren’t much better on the outside: the city is ruled by the arrogant and foolish Baron Ignatius von Strompe, who’s on a campaign to stamp out anyone who’s different. At the top of his list are the outlandish people known as cloons, who look like clowns, say what they want, do as they please, and make everyone laugh the whole way through.Jeremy’s only chance is a good adoption—but who would possibly adopt Jeremy, an unloved, unwanted eleven-year-old? The answer sets Jeremy off on an outrageous, comical adventure that brings him face-to-face with the Baron himself.“This comical story promises to delight.”—School Library Journal

Who would believe that granddad's do-it-yourself time capsule, built in his garden shed, could really send the adventurous thirteen year old Sally and her dog Sweep to another planet?Once there, she meets people who live to over six hundred, buys a miniature pop-star clone who can walk and talk and accompanies her everywhere, plays vultureball and makes many great friends.However, there are also deadly enemies, strange creatures who look almost human, and - worst of all, a vulture steals her only means of getting home - which is hidden inside her necklace. From that moment on, the chase is on to recover it.Find out in this gripping story whether Sally and her dog ever come back to Earth, or will they be stuck on another planet forever?

"Like the haunting sound of the loons at the lake, Forever and Ever echoes with mystery. Hold on tight to someone you love when you read this beautiful and perfectly scary story."―Hester Kaplan, Unravished and The TellYoung Jaimie, a high school senior, holes himself up in an isolated cabin on a New Hampshire lake to mourn the tragic death of his girlfriend. He expects to be alone. So who is that swimmer he sees through the mist, out on the lake? What is the wailing he hears as night falls…the cry of the loon? Maybe Jannie had something else in mind when she made him promise they would be together forever. After all, hadn’t they been voted The Couple Most Likely to Stay Together?The Gemma Open Door Series features storytelling by best-selling authors and important voices for new readers. A story doesn’t have to be big to change ‎our world‎.‎ ‎

Two friends give way to curiosity and follow the circus to town.They meet lots of animals and circus characters with some exciting thrills and spills.They learn that if you try really hard you can do almost anything. They learn that animals should be free and live in peace. They learn about right and wrong and that above all good will win through.A story that will be enjoyed by children of all ages.

Young Jaimie, a high school senior, holes himself up in an isolated cabin on a New Hampshire lake to mourn the tragic death of his girlfriend. He expects to be alone. So who is that swimmer he sees through the mist, out on the lake? What is the wailing he hears as night falls…the cry of the loon? Maybe Jannie had something else in mind when she made him promise they would be together forever. After all, hadn't they been voted The Couple Most Likely to Stay Together?

Jeremy Cabbage is an orphan stuck at Harpwitch’s Home for Mean Dogs, Ugly Cats, and Strey Children, where the dogs are treated better than the kids. And things aren’t much better on the outside: the city is ruled by the arrogant and foolish Baron Ignatius von Strompié, whose Wisdom Wagons ride the streets blaring out gems like “Ignorance is bliss,” and who’s on a campaign to stamp out anyone different. At the top of his list are the cloons, outlandish people who look and act like clowns. Jeremy’s only chance is a good adoption–but who would possibly adopt Jeremy, an unloved, unwanted 11-year-old? The answer sets Jeremy off on an outrageous, comical adventure that could bring him face to face with the Baron himself.