Books with author Jacqueline Stem

Millie is twelve years old, and a schoolgirl detective; she is good at solving problems for her friends and family. In this story, her younger brother Dave realises that his new mobile phone is missing. Someone accuses his best mate Joe of stealing it, but Millie and Dave don't believe that. If the mystery is not solved, Joe will be in big trouble, branded a thief, and one or both boys may not be allowed to appear in Hilldown School's Winter Show. Will Badger the school bully be somehow involved? Might Boris the dog be able to help? And will Millie collect the clues and track down the thief in time? This is a stand-alone detective story, but there are brief references to Millie's first case: Millie the Detective and the Diamond Ring. Themes include friendship, loyalty, family and the resolution of bullying.

As Winnie and Charlie came closer to the old hunting cabin they saw that it had grown up and the door was ajar, windows were broken and it looked like there was something or someone moving in the house. The girls felt a little twinge of fear as they carefully walked on the porch. They reached for the door to open it the rest of the way and heard someone say “What is your business here?” The girls then started to shake and ran off the porch. They stopped running when they got to the road and turned and looked at the old place.

Eighth-graders Jade, Alissa, and Sam have been best friends since third grade. Get to know them through diary-like entries as they deal with friendships, boys, peer pressure, experimentation, family problems, cutting, and bullying. Join them on a nineteen-day journey that culminates in a night that will change their lives in unexpected ways.Cover illustrator: Julianne JockPrint length: 269 pages

Hi. I’m Sherman: the pet mouse of the world’s most famous, absent minded poet. Yeah, I know, I’m the mouse, not the poet. The reason for my being the teller is that my master is just focused enough to write whimsical poems. Him remembering entire stories? No way. He is too absentminded to remember chapters, let alone entire tales. That being said, my master and I have had many great adventures together, which I am going to share with you. So sit back, relax, and don’t drift asleep as I tell you our tales.

Can you imagine your name being as long as the alphabet?! For Taui, our little storyteller, she takes us on a journey across an ocean to discover her namesake. What's in a Name also serves as a colorful, kid-friendly introduction to the Samoan culture. This book also provides a glossary and pronunciation guide to beginning vocabulary in the Samoan language.

Are you following your own North Star? Do you remember the dreams you held in your heart as a child? Each of us holds our childhood dreams in our hearts, then nurtures and cherishes them throughout our lives. Those dreams guide us to set our life's goals and help us to achieve them. And when we feel lost, we look toward the North Star and try to find our way back to our hearts. Our own North Star is always there to guide us back home! Our children's precious dreams are in their hearts, and each child's own North Star guides him or her to follow his or her dreams and to be an important part of this world. With support and encouragement from parents, families, friends and teachers, our children learn and grow to follow their hearts to become the people they want to be, attaining the high potential each child brings to this world. This short story is about holding your childhood dreams in your heart and following them in your life to become the person you always dreamed to be, with the help and gentle guidance from your own North Star. Dream your dreams!

Many publishers have tried, but Cider Mill Press is the very first to offer an official book, DVD, and Hacky Sack™ from its one and only creator: Wham-O! An international phenomenon, Hacky Sack™ sells in the millions each year. Now true fans and would-be Hacky Sack athletes alike can get in the game with this 64-page spiral bound instructional book and hour-long DVD, plus the footbag. Beginning with the basics, the book and DVD walk new players through all the techniques and moves they need to become super shredders. Before long, novices will become experts, having mastered the more challenging techniques you need to hang with the champions. Competitors will also enjoy the great resource section on clubs, organizations, and tournaments around the world.The extra good news is...this package is the start of a great program, with many more exciting Wham-O items to come!