Books with author Elizabeth Lindsay

The story is about eleven-year-old Beetle Beane. She senses and notices things most adults do not see. Before her parents leave on a mission to rescue critically endangered spiders from imminent extinction, they send Beetle to spend a week in Maine. Beetle reluctantly finds herself under the care of Murtha Bellwether, a mysterious hunting guide and owner of an old, ramshackle inn. There Beetle discovers something she shouldn't have and is determined to find the truth behind Murtha's secret.

Enter the enchanting world of Silverlake Fairy School with palace-kitchen fairy "Lilac Blossom", in this enchanting series for girls! Wow! Lilac Blossom and her fairy friends are already nearing the end of their first term at Silverlake Fairy School. Lilac can't wait...especially as it means she'll earn her Wand Skills fairy charm to add to her Silverlake Fairy School charm bracelet. How exciting! However, Princess Bee Balm is up to her usual tricks again, and it looks like she'll stop at nothing to get Lila into trouble. Will Lila's end of term be filled with celebrations and sparkle, or will she get caught up in Bee Balm's own magical mischief? Girls will love this bewitching series, filled with fun, friendship and fairies.

What if Mulan had to travel to the Underworld?When Captain Shang is mortally wounded by Shan Yu in battle, Mulan must travel to the Underworld, Diyu, in order to save him from certain death. But King Yama, the ruler of Diyu, is not willing to give Shang up easily. With the help of Shang's great lion guardian ShiShi, Mulan must traverse Diyu to find Shang's spirit, face harrowing obstacles, and leave by sunrise--or become King Yama's prisoner forever. Moreover, Mulan is still disguised as the soldier called Ping, wrestling with the decision to reveal her true identity to her closest friend. Will Mulan be able to save Shang before it's too late? Will he ever be able to trust her again? Or will she lose him--and be lost in the Underworld--forever?

What if Mulan had to travel to the Underworld?When Captain Shang is mortally wounded by Shan Yu in battle, Mulan must travel to the Underworld, Diyu, in order to save him from certain death. But King Yama, the ruler of Diyu, is not willing to give Shang up easily. With the help of Shang's great lion guardian ShiShi, Mulan must traverse Diyu to find Shang's spirit, face harrowing obstacles, and leave by sunrise--or become King Yama's prisoner forever. Moreover, Mulan is still disguised as the soldier called Ping, wrestling with the decision to reveal her true identity to her closest friend. Will Mulan be able to save Shang before it's too late? Will he ever be able to trust her again? Or will she lose him--and be lost in the Underworld--forever?

When twelve-year-old Beetle Beane returns to Sooty Wick Inn as Murtha Bellwether's apprentice, she hopes to expose a company she suspects of dumping toxic chemicals into Deadman's Swamp. Meanwhile, guided by an apparition at the inn, she obtains an intriguing object and launches an investigation to find out if it belonged to a person of historical significance.

"Looking for your next big YA fantasy series? We've got our eye on this stylist blockbuster." --Entertainment WeeklyProject Runway meets Mulan in this sweeping fantasy about a young girl who poses as a boy to compete for the role of imperial tailor and embarks on an impossible journey to sew three magic dresses, from the sun, the moon, and the stars.Maia Tamarin dreams of becoming the greatest tailor in the land, but as a girl, the best she can hope for is to marry well. When a royal messenger summons her ailing father, once a tailor of renown, to court, Maia poses as a boy and takes his place. She knows her life is forfeit if her secret is discovered, but she'll take that risk to achieve her dream and save her family from ruin. There's just one catch: Maia is one of twelve tailors vying for the job. Backstabbing and lies run rampant as the tailors compete in challenges to prove their artistry and skill. Maia's task is further complicated when she draws the attention of the court magician, Edan, whose piercing eyes seem to see straight through her disguise. And nothing could have prepared her for the final challenge: to sew three magic gowns for the emperor's reluctant bride-to-be, from the laughter of the sun, the tears of the moon, and the blood of stars. With this impossible task before her, she embarks on a journey to the far reaches of the kingdom, seeking the sun, the moon, and the stars, and finding more than she ever could have imagined. Steeped in Chinese culture, sizzling with forbidden romance, and shimmering with magic, this young adult fantasy is pitch-perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas or Renée Ahdieh."Spin the Dawn is proof that casting a wider net not only gives us a fresh story that feels unlike everything else on the shelves beside it but also allows for richer and more nuanced storytelling." —NPR“All the cutthroat competition of a runway fashion reality show and the thrilling exploits of an epic quest… a stunning tapestry of adventure." —The Washington Post"What an amazing creation! Every time I thought I knew where it was going, I was wrong. This is a white-knuckle read." --Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Tempests and Slaughter