Books with author Danielle Keil

Out of the Darkness is a standalone novel within the Parkdale Series. He’s the All-American boy, she’s the quiet bookworm girl. But things aren’t always what they seem. Will their love survive when the summer’s over?Brandon:As starting QB for two state football championships, and recipient of a full ride to a Division 1 school, you could say I was the King of Parkdale. And I was ready for the best summer of my life.What I wasn’t ready for was Claire. From the moment I met her, she forced me to uncover parts of myself I didn’t know existed. She showed me that the mask I wore every day as the All-American boy was a façade. This girl was the sun that brightened my world, and I would always protect her.The problem was, could I protect her from my own self destruction?Claire:I fit the quiet bookworm stereotype to a T, and that was okay with me. I thrived on routine and consistency. This summer was going to be simple — hanging out with my best friends and working as a lifeguard.Until Brandon came into my life like a whirlwind—strong, forceful, and just about knocked me over. His love helped me move on from events in my past with grace. Being with Brandon pulled me out of my shell. I handed him my heart, trusting him to protect it like he always protected me.The question was, would it be safe?If you love heartwarming, emotional, relatable love stories, then you’ll love this moving novel from Danielle Keil!

Into the Light is a standalone novel within the Parkdale Series. When Jackson gets to college, he finds the girl of his dreams right away. The only problem? She’s his roommate’s girlfriend. Jackson:College. A new place, new people, new relationships. Everything was going to be perfect. Life would be perfect balance of partying and studying.What I didn’t plan on was falling head over heels for a girl first semester. Especially when that girl was my roommate’s girlfriend. Emmy put me in the friend zone, but I was okay with that at first. I would do anything for her.Anything except hold back how I felt.Emmy:College was only a small part of my life plan. I had my classes organized for all four years to maximize time and efficiency. It was color coded and laminated as well. Couldn’t be too careful; failure was always imminent.What I didn’t count on was life getting in the way of my big plans. I had new friends and a new boyfriend, yet letting them in proved difficult. I began to lose control, allowing one failure after the next.But what if something, or someone, better came from those failures?If you like angsty, emotionally charged, heart breaking romances, you’ll love the new friends to lover’s novel from Danielle Keil!

Jack Wharton witnessed something beautiful, and yet impossible. In pursuit of an explanation, he explores a terrain just outside his front door that he’s never quite noticed before… and discovers quite a bit about himself as well. A 5,000-word story set in elegant Marblehead, Massachusetts, A Dance with Tilly follows 14-year-old Jack as he moves briskly through the bewitching worlds of ghosts, grief, and that perennial hair-raiser, girls.The story then continues in Jack & Tilly, a 51,000-word novel written after numerous requests to the author for a sequel. Set 18 months after A Dance with Tilly, Jack finally shares the secrets he learned when he was 14. What ensues is an exhilarating race for answers. Jack strives to balance his home life, his world at school, and his relationship with Tilly as the alluring pull of the past threatens to topple everything he values in the present.

In this introduction to the Anishinaabe tradition of totem animals, young children explain why they identify with different creatures such as a deer, beaver or moose. Delightful illustrations show the children wearing masks representing their chosen animal, while the few lines of text on each page work as a series of simple poems throughout the book.In a brief author’s note, Danielle Daniel explains the importance of totem animals in Anishinaabe culture and how they can also act as animal guides for young children seeking to understand themselves and others.

Into the Light is a standalone novel within the Parkdale Series. When Jackson gets to college, he finds the girl of his dreams right away. The only problem? She’s his roommate’s girlfriend. Jackson:College. A new place, new people, new relationships. Everything was going to be perfect. Life would be perfect balance of partying and studying.What I didn’t plan on was falling head over heels for a girl first semester. Especially when that girl was my roommate’s girlfriend. Emmy put me in the friend zone, but I was okay with that at first. I would do anything for her.Anything except hold back how I felt.Emmy:College was only a small part of my life plan. I had my classes organized for all four years to maximize time and efficiency. It was color coded and laminated as well. Couldn’t be too careful; failure was always imminent.What I didn’t count on was life getting in the way of my big plans. I had new friends and a new boyfriend, yet letting them in proved difficult. I began to lose control, allowing one failure after the next.But what if something, or someone, better came from those failures?If you like angsty, emotionally charged, heart breaking romances, you’ll love the new friends to lover’s novel from Danielle Keil!

Summer love. First love. True love, or too good to be true?Meet Brandon:I was the king of the world. I had popularity, two state football championships, admittance to play ball at a top Division 1 school, and was ready for the best summer of my life.What I wasn’t ready for was Claire. From the moment I met her, she forced me to uncover parts of myself I didn’t know existed. The face I wore every day as the king of Parkdale was a façade. This girl was the sun that brightened my world, and I would always protect her.The problem was, how could I protect her from my own self destruction?Meet Claire:I liked my routine life. My best friends, Jackson and Ali, were by my side, I had a job lined up for the summer, and I was headed into my senior year. Things were steady. Things were good.Until Brandon. He came into my life like a whirlwind—strong, forceful, and just about knocked me over. I wasn’t the quintessential quarterback girlfriend type. I hated standing out in the crowd and being surrounded by people. And that was his entire life.Being with Brandon pulled me out of my shell. I handed him my heart, trusting him to protect it like he always protected me.The question was, would it be safe?

Dirty, sweat-soaked laundry, two loathsome step-brothers, a dream to play football and a...Fairy Godcoach? Enjoy this gridiron twist on a classic fairy tale as Fubsy Lento tries to achieve his dream of playing football for the mighty Ohio State Buckeyes. With a BiPpity-Hut, BippiTy-HikE! Fairy Godcoach Woody uses hard work and sweat to prepare this little buckeye for the biggest day of his life. But will it be enough for the tiny buckeye in the scarlet cleats to make the team?

It’s story time! With a numerical twist… Uncle Willoughby visits twins Gerald and Harold along with their sister Sara, and spins a fantastical yarn about a horse and a boy, and the amazing animals on a magical farm in a far land. The boisterous antics of the three listeners are as much fun to experience as Uncle Willoughby’s characters!As an added bonus for the clever reader, 13s are hidden throughout both Uncle Willoughby’s parable and the story itself. And yes, they are disclosed at the end!A charming adventure, a bewitching tale. A delightful read for children ages 5 through 95!

Inspired by the expression “once in a blue moon,” Danielle Daniel has created a book of short poems, each one describing a rare or special experience that turns an ordinary day into a memorable one. She describes the thrill of seeing a double rainbow, the Northern Lights or a shooting star as well as quieter pleasures such as spotting a turtle basking in the sun or a family of ducks waddling across the road. In simple words and delightful naïve images, Once in a Blue Moon celebrates the magical moments that can be found in the beauty and wonders of nature. With the same simple yet sophisticated design as Danielle’s award-winning picture book Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox, this book is a very accessible and inviting introduction to poetry for young readers.

In this introduction to the Anishinaabe tradition of totem animals, young children explain why they identify with different creatures such as a deer, beaver, or moose. Delightful illustrations show the children wearing masks representing their chosen animal, while the few lines of text on each page work as a series of simple poems throughout the book. In a brief author’s note, Danielle Daniel explains the importance of totem animals in Anishinaabe culture and how they can also act as animal guides for young children seeking to understand themselves and others.

In this introduction to the Anishinaabe tradition of totem animals, young children explain why they identify with different creatures such as a deer, beaver or moose. Delightful illustrations show the children wearing masks representing their chosen animal, while the few lines of text on each page work as a series of simple poems throughout the book.In a brief author’s note, Danielle Daniel explains the importance of totem animals in Anishinaabe culture and how they can also act as animal guides for young children seeking to understand themselves and others.