Books with author Jacqueline R

Since their dangerous game of truth or dare began, Tenley Reed, Sydney Morgan, and Emerson Cunningham have lost almost everything. Closely guarded secrets, romantic relationships, and sought-after spots at the top of their school's social hierarchy-all gone in the blink of an eye. Now the darer has upped the stakes, leaving another body behind in the girls' isolated beach town of Echo Bay. And if they can't untangle the twisted web leading to whoever is behind the mysterious deaths, one of them could be next. But what happens when the trail leads to those they trusted, those they loved? Filled with intoxicating twists and shocking betrayals, the final installment in the Truth or Dare trilogy will keep readers guessing until the very end.

Following the laws of our legal system, Evan and Jessie’s fourth grade class concocts a courtroom on the playground, putting Scott Spencer, alleged thief, on trial. They create a legitimate courtroom—with a judge, witnesses, a jury of their peers—and surprising consequences. As she explores the difficulties of fairness, Jacqueline Davies once again reveals how good she is at understanding the complex emotions of children this age.

Most people know what a judge is, but few have a clear understanding of what judges do. A Story of Lawyers™ with Views from the Bench takes readers on an enjoyable journey of gentle rhyme and rhythm through the court process. From trial court judges to the Supremes, A Story of Lawyers™ with Views from the Bench explains the role of our judiciary at every stage of a case. The book includes a child friendly glossary of basic terms and concepts, and delightful illustrations by Klaus Shmidheiser. It is the second in the A Story of Lawyers™ series, written to educate children of all ages about the work lawyers do, to honor those who admirably serve the profession, and to improve public perceptions. The book is a perfect catalyst for discussion, and wonderful supplement to all civics and all law related education efforts.

Rebecca and Ana are spending spring vacation volunteering at a Japanese garden in Brooklyn. Rebecca is enchanted by the lush landscape of ferns and waterfalls, the exotic orchids, and the gardener's beautiful wife. Yet everything Rebecca does there turns out wrong. Someone seems determined to damage the garden ? and to cast suspicion on her and Ana. Can Rebecca find the real culprit before the girls are banished from the garden for good? Includes an "Inside Rebecca's World" essay on urban gardening and public botanical gardens in the early 20th century.

Featuring the charming characters from the Newbery Honor Book The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate, this exciting chapter book series introduces young readers to Callie Vee and the rough-and-tumble world of turn-of-the-century Texas. When Travis finds an abandoned baby squirrel, he brings him home and names him Fluffy. But Mother isn’t so sure that Fluffy is such a great family pet—and neither is Thud, the cat. Will Fluffy be able to steer clear of these two and find a home in the Tate household?

Alice-Miranda is home for the holidays!In a startling turn of events, Alice-Miranda unexpectedly finishes the school term earlier than planned. Holidays should be a time for fun and a chance to catch up with friends, but it seems all is not well at Highton Hall. There is trouble afoot with the family business and it's got everyone worried. Scores of people have been struck down with a mystery illness and it looks as if Kennington's may be responsible. Meanwhile, there is an annual garden party to prepare for. And the whole village is invited! Throw in an intriguing neighbour, a runaway and a swindler and it may be the perfect recipe for disaster. Alice-Miranda will have to trust her intuition to find the key to unlock this mystery.

In this second book of the Adventure's on Grandma's Farm series, we learn about the importance of bumblebees in growing food for animals and people. By caring for the land using natural fertilizers and methods for managing insects, Grandma grows flowers, crops, and vegetables providing food for her family as well as the goats, alpacas, and chickens.

Cure the plague. Save the kingdom. But first, survive each other.Mercy betrayed the Guild to save Prince Tamriel’s life, and now the Assassins will never stop hunting them both. She’s desperate to keep him alive, but how can she do that when he can’t even stand the sight of her?Calum’s plans to avenge his father’s murder were thwarted when Mercy broke her sacred oath. He’s terrified she will tell Tamriel about his betrayal—and he’ll kill to keep his secret safe.Tamriel must accompany them to the wild and war-torn Cirisor Islands if he wants to cure the deadly plague sweeping his country. With Mercy and Calum constantly at each other’s throats, it doesn’t take long before their group begins to crumble. They’ll do anything to save Tamriel’s people and right the mad king’s wrongs, but first they have to survive the Islands—and each other.

Travel, treasure and trickery in bustling Tokyo.When Alice-Miranda, Millie and Jacinta travel to Japan during the school holidays, they are in for a fascinating treat. Dolly Oliver, the family cook, has been invited to speak at a conference in Tokyo on her Just Add Water (JAW) food creation. But she is even more interested in her newest invention, and vows to try it out while overseas.Alice-Miranda becomes embroiled in an elaborate missing persons hunt when a gift from her father confuses the authorities. Things come to a head when Alice-Miranda and her friends are invited to dinner at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, and the plans of a jealous sister begin to unravel, with startling consequences.

"The Guild is my life. I didn't choose it, didn't want it for years. But when I stopped fighting it, stopped trying to resist all the ways they were trying to change me, I realized I enjoy it. All the teasing, all the mocking, all the quips about pointy ears and the girl whose parents didn't want her--they don't matter in a fight.I'll be hated for the work I do--and I'll love every minute of it."Merciless is a young adult fantasy epic perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas's Throne of Glass and George R.R. Martin's A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire).After being taken by the illustrious Assassins' Guild when she was one week old, Mercy has endured seventeen years of grueling training in the art of killing. She is covered in more scars than she can count--gifts from her cruel tutors and the human apprentices who do not tolerate being bested by an elf--and she's more than ready to prove her worth to the head of the Guild.In the capital city of Sandori, elf-human violence runs rampant and a king mad with grief rules with an iron fist. All that stands between Mercy and her chance to become the greatest Assassin the Guild has ever trained is the handsome and kind Prince Tamriel. If she succeeds in killing him, she will earn the respect and admiration of her childhood tormentors and will be immortalized in the Guild. Faced with political tension, rampant disease, and strange supernatural occurrences, Mercy realizes that her actions not only affect her and Tamriel, but that the fate of the kingdom hangs in the balance.