Books with author Elizabeth Shumka

Lauren should have been excited about going to camp at idyllic Lake Odina in the remote mountains of Montana, but as soon as she arrives she hears a strange wailing sound coming from the lake that no one else can hear. Lauren has the ability to see ghosts, and she senses an overwhelming evil that seems to pervade the camp.With the help of her best friend John, Lauren investigates the strange sounds and paranormal activity that haunt the camp. Unfortunately, some would prefer that long buried secrets remain lost forever, and Lauren must be very careful or she might become lost forever herself.

The author and illustrator, of What if...ZOMBIES Were Nice, is releasing each book as a chapter ultimately building toward a grand finale. The books are written for the youth using adolescent grunge language and humor. Short politics and actual science experiments are the nucleus within the pages of each book.Chocolate and Oranges is the first chapter of What ifZOMBIES Were Nice. In this chapter you will find that The Great Panic Po of 2020 was something no one was ever prepared for. Zombies that didn't turn into a big black puddle of goop were taken to a secret location, by the military, where the trials of modification took place. Many years passed, and the secret decision for 'reintegration' occurred. The first zombie family released, into living society was placed in Texas, where a freaky friendship developed between a zombie boy and two bored eccentric children. As the trio's bond gets stronger, they make simple discoveries about themselves and learn more about The Great Panic Po of 2020. Stink, rot, and science string them together as they manage to find a formula that might keep their friend from falling apart!

Panda Number 6 This charming book tells the adventures of an outcast little black sheep - how he saved the whole flock in a snowstorm and gave the shepherd a bright idea. That put the bossy sheepdog in its place! Fine line drawings illustrate that simple and memorable story. Pandas are for 5-6 years -- exciting stories with lots of illustration and simple text ideal for beginner readers

This charming book tells the adventures of an outcast little black sheep: how he saved the whole flock in a snowstorm, put Polo the bossy sheepdog in his place - and gave the shepherd a great idea!Fine line drawings illustrate this simple and memorable story.A story about being different, and being a hero.Pandas are for 5-6 years -- exciting stories with lots of illustration and simple text ideal for beginner readers