Books with author Francess Lantz

In the heart-warming style of Barbara Park and Bruce Coville, former children's librarian and well-reviewed author Francess Lantz brings to life a funny and accessible story filled with compassionate insights about growing up. Meet two girls who are galaxies apart--Megan, an insecure young girl and Ariel, a beautiful, brainy, and perfect girl from the planet Zircalon-6. The girls don't like each other very much and to complicate matters, Ariel's alien father has fallen in love with Megan's earth mother. But the girls do have one thing in common--break up their parent's courtship. Follow the two girls as they get to know and understand each other and realize that they both really do care about their parents happiness.

Five best friends go coastal in this fabulously fun surfing series from The girls of Luna Bay are chosen as models for a weeklong fashion shoot -- on the exotic beaches of Hawaii! Upon arrival, Kanani decides to explore her Hawaiian lineage -- only to discover a family secret that could change her life forever. Meanwhile, Cricket is in for a shock all her own when she spots her father out in the surf. Thrilled to catch up with the drifter who left home when she was ten years old, Cricket hopes they'll bond so that he'll stay in her life for good. She soon realizes that he does care for her. But when he learns that the modeling campaign could expose his secret surf haven, he lashes out at his daughter for her involvement. Cricket would do anything not to upset him now that he's back in her life. Can the two set aside their differences, or will she lose him all over again?It's all about a passion for the sport . . . and life.

Five best friends go coastal in this fabulously fun surfing series from Roxy Girl!Luna, Rae, Kanani, Cricket, and Isobel are in for the summer of their lives working at Tuck and Cate's coed surfing camp. But these five girls are more than just counselors -- they're beach girls, best friends, and some of Luna Bay's top surfers.Lately Luna's been stressing out while preparing for an upcoming surfing competition. She wants to do well, but living up to her mother's reputation as a former U.S. champion surfer isn't so easy. When Cate encourages her daughter to slow down, Luna thinks Cate doesn't believe she's good enough to follow in her footsteps.At camp, Luna spots a boy who makes her heart rise like a wave. David, a newcomer from the East Coast, likes Luna, too, but there's just one problem -- he hates surfing! Will Luna be able to overcome her own fears and help David learn to love the harsh water? Or will their relationship and Luna's dreams come crashing down? It's all about a passion for the sport ... and life.Be sure to check out the latest surfscope and lovescope inside!

Five best friends go coastal in this fabulously fun surfing series from Roxy Girl! Isobel can't believe her good luck. First, she meets the boy of her dreams. Roger is smart, charming, and drop-dead gorgeous, plus he's fluent in Spanish and a surf fanatic just like she is. Then Isobel catches the attention of a major surf company in the process -- enough to make it want to sponsor her! But Isobel's wave of excitement quickly turns to mush when she learns that Roger works for the same company. She questions whether she got the sponsorship based on her own merit or if her new boyfriend pulled some strings without telling her. Soon her beach companions are wondering the same thing. Can Isobel find a way to prove her stuff in the big surf? Or will her tide of fortune turn against her?It's all about a passion for the sport . . . and life.

Five best friends go coastal in this fabulously fun surfing series from Roxy Girl!Rae hasn't been her usual self lately, and no one at camp seems to know why. Her crabby attitude is starting to affect everyone, including her best friend, Luna. When Luna catches Rae precariously riding the piers, she decides to confront her friend head-on.Finally Rae admits the truth: Her parents have decided to separate, and even worse -- her father's company is relocating him to Chicago. Now Rae feels torn between staying in southern California with her overbearing mother and moving with her father to an unfamiliar city. Though leaving would ease the tension between Rae and her mom, it would mean the end of Rae's surfing, too. Will Luna be able to convince Rae to stick around or will she lose her best friend forever?It's all about a passion for the sport ... and life.Be sure to check out the latest surfscope and lovescope inside!

Five best friends go coastal in this fabulously fun surfing series from Roxy Girl! Luna, Rae, and Kanani travel to Florida's Sebastian Inlet to compete in a regional women's long-boarding competition. Upon arrival, Rae and Kanani both set their sights on James, a handsome yet reckless local surfer who flirts with both girls and manages to drive a wedge between them.As the competitions are about to begin, an unexpected tropical storm brewing in the east starts heading directly toward the area. On impulse, James goes out to enjoy the huge waves created by the oncoming storm not realizing it's about to become a full-fledged hurricane. While the surfing event is put on hold indefinitely, Rae and Kanani are forced to wait out the storm together as they hope for James's safe return. Will this life-or-death situation convince the girls to put aside their differences? Or will their newfound rivalry threaten to wipe out their friendship once and for all? It's all about a passion for the sport . . . and life.

Now that Valentine's Day is just around the corner, Luna is feeling the blues. She's been longing to be with her boyfriend, David, who lives all the way across the country in Florida and who she hasn't seen in months. Sure, she and David e-mail, but that's not enough. She wants to see him.Despite her loneliness, Luna gets a reprieve when a tall, blond dreamboat washes up on her shore. His name is Sean, and like Luna he's a natural-born board rider from a family of die-hard surfers. Their chemistry is undeniable, and Luna can't remember when she's had so much fun with a guy. But when David shows up as a Valentine's Day surprise, Luna finds herself caught in the middle of a love triangle! Soon David and Sean engage in an all-out tug-of-war with her heartstrings -- leaving Luna to wonder whose heart will get broken in the end.It's all about a passion for the sport ... and life.

Luna, Rae and Kanani travel to Florida's Sebastian Inlet to compete in a regional women's long-boarding competition. Soon after they arrive, Rae and Kanani both set their sights on James, a handsome and reckless local surfer who flirts with both girls. Big mistake. An unexpected tropical depression develops and begins to move directly toward the competition area. On impulse, James goes out to enjoy the huge waves created by the oncoming storm, not realizing it's about to become a full-fledged hurricane.

In the heart-warming style of Barbara Park and Bruce Coville, former children's librarian and well-reviewed author Francess Lantz brings to life a funny and accessible story filled with compassionate insights about growing up. Meet two girls who are galaxies apart--Megan, an insecure young girl and Ariel, a beautiful, brainy, and perfect girl from the planet Zircalon-6. The girls don't like each other very much and to complicate matters, Ariel's alien father has fallen in love with Megan's earth mother. But the girls do have one thing in common--break up their parent's courtship. Follow the two girls as they get to know and understand each other and realize that they both really do care about their parents happiness.