Books with author Jane Cutler

Twelve-year-old Harry Jones arrives in St. Louis in the summer of 1904 ready to have the time of his life at the glorious ST. Louis World's Fair. But the minute her gets off the train, unanticipated events push him to see the underside of this utopian moment in American history. The Song of the Molimo explores the fictional relationship between Harry and Ota Benga, whose character is based on an African pygmy who is on display at the fair. Their unlikely friendship affirms the ability of people to change and change one another.

This funny, sensitive novel is about an American child's experience at home during World War II, the adventure and urgency, and also the sorrow and anticlimax. Ellen Parker, 11, can't wait for her beloved Uncle Bob to join the army. She knows he'll be a hero and get medals. But when [he] is sent to fight in France, his letters lose their playfulness . . . Each episode on the home front is beautifully structured, building to its own climax, yet part of a unified story. -Starred/Booklist

Great-Uncle Benson can't believe that ten-year-old Rachel's family doesn't eat dinner together. When he and Rachel start a culinary campaign to lure the family to the dinner table, the results surprise everyone, especially Great-Uncle Benson. "A warm and humorous novel that upholds family values even as it skewers traditional conventions." The Horn Book

Homer is a real character who provokes joy, sorrow, laughter, excitement, and love with his sincere honesty. He is a real dog owned by the author and much of his story is based on true events. Homer was born and bred to be a guide dog. With his outgoing personality, he easily wins the hearts of his “puppy family” the Capucci’s. However, he must leave to begin his guide dog training.Throughout his training it becomes evident that he has eating challenges which prevent him from continuing his program. Regardless, Homer discovers that he has other strengths which make him just as precious as the other dogs,and he lives a very fulfilling life! The author is a Special Education Teacher and is accustomed to helping children to identify strengths and use them to assist in areas of need. Homer’s story teaches children that we are not all good at everything, but we are very good at some things. It encourages children not to be discouraged when they fail, but to look for what they do well and develop those skills. We all have something to contribute, and although we are not equal, we are all equally important !

Seventeen-year-old Hayley thought she had her last year of high school all planned out. She soon finds out that plans can change in an instant when she unexpectedly gets dumped by her boyfriend!But Hayley has a secret—she and her two best friends have supernatural powers that they are itching to unleash!After living through some of the darkest days of his young life, Jace is about to start a new life in Salem, VA, when he finds out about a family secret that will change his life forever!Strange things start to happen in Salem, VA, and no one seems to be aware of the danger that is lurking around them. Someone new and otherworldly has come to town through a portal in the mountains—and has three teenage witches in his sights!