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  • Secrets of Green & Gold: A YA fantasy adventure

    Jo Holloway

    language (Jo Holloway Books, Sept. 17, 2019)
    She's the only hope to save an immortal race . . . Except she doesn't know they exist.When Cara begins hearing voices, it's one more thing that makes her different. And that’s the last thing she needs.A new school in the fall is the fresh start she’s been waiting for. She’s determined to fit in, to finally make some friends other than her dog. It’s a clean slate and this time she knows how to hide.So when a voice in Cara’s head shatters her quiet summer, telling her of a hidden race and threatening all her careful plans, she can't run away fast enough.But the voice is insistent. One by one, his kind are disappearing, and only she can help figure out why. The only problem? Cara is sure she’s losing her mind . . . along with her second chance.But after two suspicious guys show up at her boarding school, and bizarre encounters continue to add up, Cara is left with one question. What if the voices are real?What if it’s all been real?What people are saying:“A hidden gem in the oversaturated genre of YA fantasy.”“A must-read for animal lovers and fans of this genre. Here is an incredible and beautiful story, delicate, sensitive, and full of mystery”"Fantastic! ...drama, intrigue, and surging suspense""One of those books that entice you right with the cover and holds everything it promises.""This is one delightful book for both adult and young adult readers. It will keep you entertained from the first paragraph to the very end.""A real page-turner ...couldn’t put it down!"“This is a lovely and whimsical YA fantasy. It is really a joy to read!”“It was the perfect pace of a book. The details were superb. The characters were well thought of.”“The story is well written and full of suspense and intrigue. This is definitely a book worth reading!”SECRETS is the first book in the GREEN & GOLD series. If you love modern young adult books with a side of whimsy, come cheer for this enchanting story. Join Cara’s surprising journey of discovery in this coming-of-age contemporary fantasy novel, where strangeness and suspense ride alongside spirit and hope.
  • Shadows of Green & Gold: A YA fantasy suspense

    Jo Holloway

    language (Jo Holloway Books, Dec. 16, 2019)
    Immortal friends bring dangerous foes.A hunter is on the loose, and catching him may be only the beginning . . .After years of feeling alone, Cara found her place – and others like her. It should have been a new beginning, but someone is hunting her newfound friends.Cara keeps returning to the beautiful mansion down the road. It’s as if something, or someone, is drawing her there. Before she can figure it out, the school year ends, and the hidden Pyx begin to disappear once more.Determined to stop the kidnapper, Cara and her friends follow his trail into the city, searching for the truth. It’s time for a new plan. It’s time they become the hunters.When their carefully laid trap reveals his identity, Cara uncovers a heart-wrenching truth. Now a girl’s life depends on them and Cara must set aside her jumbled emotions to team up with the one they were stalking.The worlds of humans and Pyx are about to collide. A new threat lurks in the shadows . . .What people are saying:“Incredible characters, great storyline, a whole new world that comes alive on the page . . . an absolute must read, highly recommend”“Very well written, delicate, mysterious and gripping”“The most unique scifi/fantasies I have read this year. Don’t miss this series.” “The book is beautifully written, with very interesting characters... The plot is fast and evolving and captivates the reader from the first page on and keeps spinning until the very last chapter. A real page-turner and a great new YA fantasy series!”“Cara is one of the realest heroines I've ever read”“Sparks fly as drama, intrigue, uncertainty and suspense spirals... The characters are authentic and realistic. The scenes are so vividly detailed it gives the illusion you were right there with them.”“This is such a well written series. Book 2 is just as good or maybe even better than book 1. It has ups and downs and twists and is definitely never boring!”SHADOWS is the second book in the GREEN & GOLD series. If you love coming-of-age stories, fantasy creatures, and a dose of mystery, then this book’s for you. Cheer for Cara’s gritty determination in this suspenseful young adult urban fantasy novel, where drama and misunderstandings give way to spirit and hope.
  • Darkness in Green & Gold: A contemporary fantasy adventure

    Jo Holloway

    language (Jo Holloway Books, March 25, 2020)
    He’s dangerous, immortal, and out for revenge. She’s weak, human . . . and his biggest threat?Discovering a hidden race should have been the craziest thing in Cara’s life. But just when she thought she’d grown used to the Pyx, a hostile group invades, turning her world into a nightmare.Her newfound abilities as an empath are beyond her control, and the anger the newcomers bring with them drives her away from her friends and straight into danger. After a bold attack leaves Cara with a string of terrible visions, she’s desperate to find out what they want.Because what they want seems to be . . . her.Their cunning leader seems obsessed with destroying her, and Cara can only see one solution to protect her friends and survive. She's been doing her best to avoid Rhys, her intimidating and unavailable crush, along with the complicated feelings that come with his presence.But if a dark secret from Rhys’s past holds the key, then she needs his help. Otherwise, she might not be the only one paying the price . . .DARKNESS is the third book in the GREEN & GOLD series. For fans of complex characters, coming-of-age tales, creatures and cryptids - this young adult contemporary fantasy has it all. Threads of magical realism unravel a twisted mystery amid heart-pounding action.
  • I Help on Our Farm

    Jamie Holloway

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Aug. 1, 2015)
    A typical day at the farm includes a lot of varied work and activities. Each activity builds to the larger purpose of farms; to sustain life. Animal husbandry, agriculture, and life science are introduced with large photographs and simple text. A picture-word glossary is included.
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  • On Wings And Ash: Fantasy Romance in Ancient Greece

    Jo Holloway

    eBook (Jo Holloway Books, June 29, 2020)
    Her pet goose hosts an immortal being... Her secret ability could get her killed... And she’s about to have to marry a man who won’t hesitate to expose either. Alessa’s life was already complicated. Marrying the cruel son of an Elite for the sake of her family’s status means she’ll be cut off from Charon, the best friend who’s always been at her side. But if her gift is exposed, not even Charon will be able to protect her. So when Alessa meets a Spartan warrior in the woods, she sees an opportunity in his sturdy sword, royal crest, and the healthy ego that comes with his position. All she has to do to win his favor is help him find a missing princess - an easy task with the help of the ancient Pyx in her pet goose, as long as she keeps her ability to communicate with him hidden. But this day has a lot more surprises in store, and the lost princess hides dark secrets of her own... At that night’s festival for Hades, a shocking attack turns the town against Alessa, and turns the Pyx into enemies. Now, she’ll have to rely on the trust of a stranger and the strength of a hidden love to save her family, the princess, and herself.On Wings And Ash is a tale of fantasy and romance, set in a time when the Greek gods, curses, and superstitions still wound through everyday human lives. Through the eyes of her pet goose, Alessa’s immortal companion tells the story of one day that changed her fate, and changed the ways of the Pyx forever. Because when secrets come out in the torchlight, more than the bonfires will burn...
  • All About Bears

    Jamie Holloway

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Aug. 1, 2015)
    The giant grizzly bear is the theme of this explanatory text. Readers learn about its habitat and learn about the various shapes of a bear's features, such as large round ears. A picture-word glossary is included.
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  • Secrets of Green & Gold

    Jo Holloway

    (Jo Holloway Books, Sept. 17, 2019)
    The day she first heard the voice started like any other – Awful and annoying. It ended much worse. When Cara begins hearing voices, it's one more thing that makes her different. And that’s the last thing she needs.A new school in the fall is the fresh start she’s been waiting for. She’s determined to fit in, to finally make some friends other than her dog. It’s a clean slate and this time she knows how to hide.Then a voice in Cara’s head shatters her quiet summer, telling her of a hidden race of immortal creatures and threatening all her careful plans.But the voice is insistent. One by one, his kind are disappearing, and only she can help figure out why. The only problem? Cara is sure she’s losing her mind . . . along with her second chance.So when two suspicious guys show up at her boarding school, and bizarre encounters continue to add up, Cara is left with one question. What if the voices are real?What if it’s all been real?Can Cara embrace her true self before it’s too late, or will she end up alone again, lost in her secrets?What people are saying:“A hidden gem in the oversaturated genre of YA fantasy.”“A must-read for animal lovers and fans of this genre. Here is an incredible and beautiful story, delicate, sensitive, and full of mystery”"Fantastic! ...drama, intrigue, and surging suspense""One of those books that entice you right with the cover and holds everything it promises.""This is one delightful book for both adult and young adult readers. It will keep you entertained from the first paragraph to the very end.""A real page-turner ...couldn’t put it down!"“This is a lovely and whimsical YA fantasy. It is really a joy to read!”“It was the perfect pace of a book. The details were superb. The characters were well thought of.”“The story is well written and full of suspense and intrigue. This is definitely a book worth reading!”SECRETS is the first book in the GREEN & GOLD series. If you love modern young adult books with a side of whimsy, come cheer for this enchanting story. Join Cara’s surprising journey of discovery in this coming-of-age contemporary fantasy novel, where strangeness and suspense ride alongside spirit and hope.
  • I Can Build a Robot

    Jamie Holloway

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Whether they are playing games or carrying out instructions, robots are fascinating to children and adults alike. This explanatory text introduces a variety of robots and their uses. An open-ended question for discussion is included at the end of the narrative.
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  • Shadows of Green & Gold

    Jo Holloway

    (Jo Holloway Books, Dec. 1, 2019)
    To save a hidden race, they’ll have to stop a hunter. But what if catching him is only the beginning?As freshman year draws to a close, Cara has found her place. With new friends by her side—both human and Pyx—a relaxing summer break shouldn’t be too much to ask.But Cara still feels the effects of last fall’s rescue mission. She’s drawn back to the scene at the beautiful mansion even before the hidden Pyx begin to disappear again. Once more, they’re on the trail of a kidnapper. It’s time for a new plan. It’s time they become the hunters.When their carefully laid trap reveals his identity, Cara uncovers a heart-wrenching truth. Now she must set aside her confused feelings to team up with the one they were stalking as the worlds of humans and Pyx collide.A new threat lurks in the shadows . . .SHADOWS is the second book in the GREEN & GOLD series. If you love coming-of-age stories, fantasy creatures, and a dose of mystery, then this book’s for you. Cheer for Cara’s gritty determination in this suspenseful young adult urban fantasy novel, where drama and misunderstandings give way to spirit and hope.Buy it today. Uncover the truth.
  • Darkness in Green & Gold: A contemporary fantasy adventure

    Jo Holloway

    (Jo Holloway Books, March 15, 2020)
    He’s dangerous, immortal, and out for revenge. She’s weak, human . . . and his biggest threat?Discovering a hidden race should have been the craziest thing in Cara’s life. But just when she thought she’d grown used to the Pyx, a hostile group invades, turning her world into a nightmare.Her newfound abilities as an empath are beyond her control, and the anger the newcomers bring with them drives her away from her friends and straight into danger. After a bold attack leaves Cara with a string of terrible visions, she’s desperate to find out what they want.Because what they want seems to be . . . her.Their cunning leader seems obsessed with destroying her, and Cara can only see one solution to protect her friends and survive. She's been doing her best to avoid Rhys, her intimidating and unavailable crush, along with the complicated feelings that come with his presence.But if a dark secret from Rhys’s past holds the key, then she needs his help. Otherwise, she might not be the only one paying the price . . .DARKNESS is the third book in the GREEN & GOLD series. For fans of complex characters, coming-of-age tales, creatures and cryptids - this young adult contemporary fantasy has it all. Threads of magical realism unravel a twisted mystery amid heart-pounding action.
  • My Toy Boat

    Jamie Holloway

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Aug. 1, 2015)
    This nonfiction text explains that a seemingly ordinary toy can have a lot of science and engineering behind it.
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  • Let's Go Pumpkin Picking

    Jamie Holloway

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Seasons, life cycles, and math concepts are combined in this narrative about pumpkin picking. There are plenty of reasons to be excited about Fall including that harvest of big plump vegetables. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title "Pumpkins in the Fall" for connecting across texts and comprehension through connection strategies.
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