Books with author Elizabeth Rogers

Raven Birchfield has had her share of trouble ever since digging up an old book of nursery rhymes in the garden of her late eccentric aunt's house where she now lives. With the creepy graveyard next door, evil nursery rhyme characters are coming to life one by one, taking over the bodies of her family and friends.Now her younger brother Johnny is acting odd, and the spirit of Little Boy Blue has made his appearance. At first she thinks she likes it since "Blue" as he calls himself, has a way with people and can play the trumpet better than her irritating little brother ever could.But when awful things start happening and Johnny is stuck on another realm, Raven and her friend Candy know they have to save him before it's too late. But Johnny likes the life of Blue and wishes he could be him forever.Be careful what you wish for, because you might just get it . . . and it might not be what you expect.Be sure to read Mary, Mary - Book 1, and Muffet - Book 2 as well.

When Maude Pichon runs away from provincial Brittany to Paris, her romantic dreams vanish as quickly as her savings. Desperate for work, she answers an unusual ad. The Durandeau Agency provides its clients with a unique service—the beauty foil. Hire a plain friend and become instantly more attractive. Monsieur Durandeau has made a fortune from wealthy socialites, and when the Countess Dubern needs a companion for her headstrong daughter, Isabelle, Maude is deemed the perfect adornment of plainness. Isabelle has no idea her new "friend" is the hired help, and Maude's very existence among the aristocracy hinges on her keeping the truth a secret. Yet the more she learns about Isabelle, the more her loyalty is tested. And the longer her deception continues, the more she has to lose. Inspired by a short story written by Emile Zola, Belle Epoque is set at the height of bohemian Paris, when the city was at the peak of decadence, men and women were at their most beautiful, and morality was at its most depraved.A YASLA William C. Morris Award FinalistA Junior Library Guild Selection“Both touching and fun, this is a story about many things—true friendship, real beauty, being caught between two worlds—and it will delight fans of historical fiction.”—Publishers Weekly“A refreshingly relevant and inspiring historical venture.”—Kirkus Reviews“A compelling story about friendship, the complexity of beauty, and self-discovery…full of strong female characters.”—School Library Journal“With resonant period detail, elegant narration, and a layered exploration of class and friendship, this provocative novel is rife with satisfaction.”—Booklist “Much to offer a contemporary YA audience…flirtation and match-making to tantalize romance fans…prime book-club fare.”—The Bulletin "This delectable Parisian tale left me sighting with sweet satisfaction. J'adore Belle Epoque!"-Sonya Sones, author of What My Mother Doesn't Know and To Be Perfectly HonestFrom the Hardcover edition.

The Adventures of Brutus and Baby is a story that was created from a funny story that my Grandmother told me about her dogs. Brutus and Baby are Poodles. One is white and one is black. It is their first trip to the local neighborhood kennel. They meet several big dogs that make them feel very small. However, one of the kennel dogs has a task for them. They are small enough to go beyond the kennel and search for a missing ball that is a treasured toy. Once on the other side of the fence, Brutus and Baby have an incredible adventure. The learn many lessons on their journey to find the missing ball.

This is the story of a little girl named Rayne who is adventurous and clever, with an inventive imagination. She believes and tries to persuade Cora the cow, Dale the dolphin, Betsy the bird, and Bella the butterfly that she is their queen water supplier of the world. Rayne acknowledges to young children that rain provides water for plants to grow, so animals can have food to eat and shelter for many animals. How will Rayne convince these animals to make her their queen? Will Rayne ever convince these animals that she is their queen water supplier of the world, and that she is the real reason why they have food to eat and a home to live in?